The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
€ 42,500
€ 76,500
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 250 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 250
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 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
24.76 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.861
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
201 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
152 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250
16.18 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
34 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
541 mi
Range
246 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
541 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
130.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
