The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18)
€ 46,100
€ 90,700
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,700
ⓘ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
71.3
79
44.4
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
95.7
162.8
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
2447 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
26.25 %
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
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes SLK 300
242 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 300
273 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 300
Lotus Exige Roadster
151 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 300
13.71 lb/hp
6.53 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
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
601 mi
Range
239 mi
Mercedes SLK 300
601 mi
239 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).
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).
197 kWh
Mercedes SLK 300
117.5 kWh
197 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 300
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
