The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
€ 40,200
€ 94,000
€ 40,200
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 200 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 200
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 200
Lotus Exige Roadster
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
736 lb
22.94 %
General
Mercedes SLC 200
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SLC 200
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes SLC 200
181 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLC 200
221 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLC 200
Lotus Exige Roadster
149 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.59 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 200
17.72 lb/hp
6.59 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 200
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes SLC 200
39 mpg
24 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
611 mi
Range
256 mi
Mercedes SLC 200
611 mi
256 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 200
115.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 200
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
