The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 410 (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 99,500
€ 37,400
€ 99,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige Roadster is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 6.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 180.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
44.4
70.9
78.8
51.2
71.3
79
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
44.4 in
Height
51.2 in
93.3
160.8
95.7
162.7
160.8 in
Length
162.7 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
23.98 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
Exige S3
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
410 hp
154 hp
Mercedes SLC 180
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
310 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 180
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
180 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 180
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5.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.97 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
42 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
No data
Range
665 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
mi
665 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
Environmental Impact
No data
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
0 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
370 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
