The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)

€ 53,100
Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SLK 350
€ 77,800
 Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SLK 350 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 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
71.3
79
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
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 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
93.3
160.8
162.8 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
924 lb
27.22 %
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
R172
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.956
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
302 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 350

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

▶ REPLAY
11.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350
11.24 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
33 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
265 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
525 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
134.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 350
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data