The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 410 (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 99,500
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 410 (19 - ..) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 42,500
 Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
€ 99,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 6.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 250 CDI.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 410 (19 - ..)
70.9
78.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 410 (19 - ..)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
95.7
162.8
160.8 in
Length
162.8 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 410 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
30.18 %
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
410 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
310 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
180 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

154 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
5.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.97 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
48 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
No data
Range
761 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
 mi
761 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
0 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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