2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (149 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 644 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |