The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
€ 39,400
€ 77,800
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 200 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 6.8 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 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
162.8
93.3
160.8
162.8 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200
Lotus Exige Roadster
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
692 lb
21.87 %
General
Mercedes SLK 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 SLK 200
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.820
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
181 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200
Lotus Exige Roadster
149 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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17.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200
17.48 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
37 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
583 mi
Range
265 mi
Mercedes SLK 200
583 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200
121.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 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
