The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 94,000
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,000
ⓘ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
1788
1970
1129
1802
2002
1788 mm
Width
1802 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2002 mm
1296 mm
Height
1129 mm
2430
4089
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
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
319 kg
22.15 %
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
375 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 bhp
375 bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
300 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
410 NM
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
300 NM
410 NM
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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6.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 280
6.32 kg/bhp
2.99 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
29 mpg
29 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
449 mi
Range
256 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
449 mi
256 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
183.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 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
