The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)

€ 46,100
Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) Mercedes SLK 300
€ 66,900
 Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 46,100
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 Mercedes SLK 300 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 6.8 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 300
Lotus Exige Roadster
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
71.3
79
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
70.9
78.8
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
51.2 in
Height
44.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
93.3
160.8
162.8 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 300
Lotus Exige Roadster
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1257 lb
37.88 %
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)

General

Mercedes SLK 300
Lotus Exige Roadster
R172
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 300
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 300
242 hp
346 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 300
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SLK 300
Lotus Exige Roadster
151 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 300

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.96 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 300
13.71 lb/hp
5.96 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 300
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 300
38 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
246 mi
Mercedes SLK 300
601 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 300
117.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 300
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data