The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)

€ 44,900
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 76,500
 Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
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
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
772 lb
23.98 %
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)

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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

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
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 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
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
26 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
246 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
478 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
172.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 280
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data