2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 5 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2010 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Lotus Elise | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | Viano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |