The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
€ 42,500
€ 94,000
€ 42,500
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 SLK 250 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 17.2 cm taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
1301
1810
2006
1129
1802
2002
1810 mm
Width
1802 mm
2006 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2002 mm
1301 mm
Height
1129 mm
2430
4134
2370
4084
4134 mm
Length
4084 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2370 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1121 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
354 kg
24 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
R172
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.861
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
201 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
375 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
201 bhp
375 bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
310 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
410 NM
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
310 NM
410 NM
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
152 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
▶ REPLAY
7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 250
7.34 kg/bhp
2.99 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
41 mpg
29 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
541 mi
Range
256 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
541 mi
256 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
130.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
315 kg
Maximum Payload
879 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
112 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
