The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)

€ 41,200
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 77,800
 Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,800

ⓘ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 0.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 16.7 cm taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
1296
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
1788
1970
1129
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
1802
2002
1788 mm
Width
1802 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2002 mm
1296 mm
Height
1129 mm
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
2430
4089
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
2370
4084
4089 mm
Length
4084 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2370 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1121 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
319 kg
22.15 %
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
R171
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 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.942
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2997 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
228 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 bhp
345 bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
300 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
300 NM
400 NM
Lotus Exige Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

53 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

▶ REPLAY
6.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 280
6.32 kg/bhp
3.25 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
29 mpg
30 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
265 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
449 mi
265 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
183.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
315 kg
Maximum Payload
879 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
112 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data