The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)

€ 73,500
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
€ 94,000
 Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 6.8 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
71.3
79
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
70.9
78.8
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
51.2 in
Height
44.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
93.3
160.8
162.8 in
Length
160.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
3549 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1078 lb
30.37 %
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
R172
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 152
Engine Series
M 152.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
416 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
398 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

▶ REPLAY
8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.59 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
8.53 lb/hp
6.59 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
28 mpg
24 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
256 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
518 mi
256 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
159.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data