The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)

€ 50,000
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
€ 77,800
 Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 50,000
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 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 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
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 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
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
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
802 lb
24.5 %
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)

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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

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
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
301 hp
345 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
162 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
26 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
265 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
473 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 Sportmotor
174.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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