The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)

€ 47,700
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
€ 66,900
 Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 47,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor is 0.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Lotus Exige Roadster
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
70.9
78.8
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
51.1 in
Height
44.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
93.3
160.8
161.7 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Lotus Exige Roadster
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
1168 lb
36.16 %
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)

General

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 Sportmotor
Lotus Exige Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.969
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
301 hp
346 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

▶ REPLAY
10.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.96 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
10.73 lb/hp
5.96 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
25 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
246 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
458 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 350 Sportmotor
179.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data