The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
€ 70,700
€ 76,500
€ 70,700
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 55 AMG is 0.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
50
70.6
78.9
44.4
70.9
78.8
70.6 in
Width
70.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
50 in
Height
44.4 in
95.7
161.5
93.3
160.8
161.5 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
1025 lb
29.52 %
General
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
R171
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.989
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
355 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
355 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
376 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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9.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
9.78 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
20 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
27 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
362 mi
Range
246 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
362 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
227.4 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 55 AMG
227.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
