The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
€ 42,600
€ 94,000
€ 42,600
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 considerably. The Mercedes SLK 280 is 0.9 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
78.9
44.4
70.9
78.8
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
51 in
Height
44.4 in
95.7
161.7
93.3
160.8
161.7 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
703 lb
22.14 %
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.942
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
302 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
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.59 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
6.59 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
24 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
468 mi
Range
256 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
256 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
176.2 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
176.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
