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Compare Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series vs Lotus Exige 3 vs Chrysler Crossfire

Variants
Exige Cup 380
Exige Cup 430
Exige Cup R
Exige S V6
Exige Sport 350
Exige Sport 350 AT
Exige Sport 380
Exige Sport 380 AT
Exige Sport 410
Exige V6 Cup
3.2 MT
3.2 AT
SRT-6

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
160 L / 5.7 cu-ft
215 L / 7.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.5 L / 12.2 qt
11.2 L / 11.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
370 kg / 816 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 235/35 R 19 ZR Rear wheel tires: 265/30 R 19 ZR
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1271 mm / 50.0 in
1296 mm / 51.0 in
Size | Length
4087 mm / 160.9 in
4058 mm / 159.8 in
Size | Width
1794 mm / 70.6 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
1493.0 mm / 58.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
1502.0 mm / 59.1 in
Weight
1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2400 mm / 94.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.3 sec
CO2 Emission
293 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Fuel Economy
12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (combined) | 18.1 L/100km / 13.0 MPG (urban) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
M 113.989
2GR-FE
M112 E32
Engine | Bore
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
89.9 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc
3.2 L / 195.2 cu-in / 3199.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
73.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
86%
79%
Pros
  • Aggressive styling
  • The highest tune of M113K engine
  • Superb handling
  • Very light
  • Powerful V6
  • Good reliability
  • Iconic rear styling
  • Reliable drivetrain
  • Double-wishbone + multi-linke suspension setup
  • Available with manual transmission
Cons
  • No longer a convertible
  • A bit pointless compared to the SLK 55 AMG
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Very little cargo space
  • Perhaps too compact

Price

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