The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18)
€ 47,700
€ 90,700
€ 47,700
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 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
70.4
78.9
44.4
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
95.7
161.7
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
2447 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
24.24 %
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
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.969
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
301 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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10.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
10.73 lb/hp
6.53 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
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
458 mi
Range
239 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
458 mi
239 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).
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 350 Sportmotor
179.9 kWh
197 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
