2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 SL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Exige | SL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |