The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
€ 37,400
€ 94,000
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLC 180 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 6.8 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus Exige Roadster
51.2
71.3
79
44.4
70.9
78.8
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
51.2 in
Height
44.4 in
95.7
162.7
93.3
160.8
162.7 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus Exige Roadster
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
747 lb
23.21 %
General
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus Exige Roadster
R172
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
154 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus Exige Roadster
139 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.59 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
20.9 lb/hp
6.59 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
42 mpg
24 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
665 mi
Range
256 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
665 mi
256 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
106.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
