2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1235 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 Viano (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Lotus Elise | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | Viano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |