2010 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 Lotus Exige and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (605 HP) has 180 more horse power than 2010 Lotus Exige. (425 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 839 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Exige. (489 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Exige. 2010 Lotus Exige has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Lotus Exige | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Exige | SL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 605 HP |
Torque | 489 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |