The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
€ 40,100
€ 66,900
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 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 CDI
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 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
935 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1166 kg
Weight Difference:
635 kg
40.45 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
R172
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 bhp
346 bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
500 NM
400 NM
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
152 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
7.81 kg/bhp
2.7 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
59 mpg
28 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
46 mpg
city
19 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
777 mi
Range
246 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
777 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
236 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
315 kg
Maximum Payload
231 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
112 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
