The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18)

€ 42,500
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
€ 90,700
 Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 42,500
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 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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
71.3
79
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18)
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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18)
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
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
30.18 %
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18)

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
7-speed automatic 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
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
151 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
48 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
57 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
761 mi
Range
239 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
761 mi
239 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
100.7 kWh
197 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 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