2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. (302 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (460 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exige | E500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1919 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
