The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
€ 41,200
€ 66,900
€ 41,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes SLK 280 is 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 6.6 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
51
70.4
77.6
44.4
70.9
78.8
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
51 in
Height
44.4 in
95.7
161
93.3
160.8
161 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1113 lb
35.06 %
General
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
R171
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 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.942
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
346 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.96 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
5.96 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
24 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
449 mi
Range
246 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
449 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 280
183.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
