The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 410 (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLC 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 99,500
€ 43,900
€ 99,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 250 d.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 250 d
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 250 d
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
1091 lb
30.83 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Exige S3
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 250 d
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
410 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLC 250 d
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
310 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 250 d
180 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 250 d
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5.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.97 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
53 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes SLC 250 d
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
No data
Range
848 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
mi
848 mi
Mercedes SLC 250 d
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).
90.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
0 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 250 d
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
