The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
€ 46,200
€ 76,500
€ 46,200
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 slightly. The Mercedes SLK 350 is 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
51.1
70.4
77.6
44.4
70.9
78.8
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
51.1 in
Height
44.4 in
95.7
161
93.3
160.8
161 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
24.24 %
General
Mercedes SLK 350
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.963
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
268 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350
12.05 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
22 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
29 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
403 mi
Range
246 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
403 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
204.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
