The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)

€ 40,100
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
€ 76,500
 Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 40,100
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 CDI 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 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
71.3
79
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
93.3
160.8
162.8 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
29.3 %
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)

General

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
R172
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
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 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

▶ REPLAY
17.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
17.22 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
49 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
38 mpg
city
16 mpg
59 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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