2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 6,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS weights approximately 693 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exige | SLS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1623 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1262 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
