The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 107,300
€ 53,500
€ 107,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Lotus Exige
50
70.6
78.5
45.6
68
75.9
70.6 in
Width
68 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
50 in
Height
45.6 in
95.7
160.9
90.6
149.5
160.9 in
Length
149.5 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Lotus Exige
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1235 lb
37.47 %
General
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Lotus Exige
R171
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Black Series
Lotus Exige
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.989
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
395 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
395 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
384 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
384 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Lotus Exige
174 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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8.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
8.34 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
19 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
357 mi
Range
301 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
357 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
231.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
