The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 410 (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 99,500

€ 73,500

€ 99,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 55 AMG.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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
162.8
160.8 in
Length
162.8 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
1102 lb
31.05 %

General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Exige S3
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 152
Engine Code
M 152.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
410 hp
416 hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
310 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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5.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.97 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
28 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
No data
Range
518 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
mi
518 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
0 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
370 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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