The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (04 - 08) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18)
€ 35,900
€ 90,700
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor is 0.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 6.6 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Roadster
51
70
77.6
44.4
70.9
78.8
70 in
Width
70.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
51 in
Height
44.4 in
95.7
161
93.3
160.8
161 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Roadster
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
20.13 %
General
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Roadster
R171
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.944
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
161 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
177 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
177 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Roadster
143 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
19.03 lb/hp
6.53 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
27 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
500 mi
Range
239 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
500 mi
239 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
164.8 kWh
197 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
