2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. Both 2002 Lotus Elise and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 688 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | C |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 806 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |