2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 776 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Exige | SL |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
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 | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |