2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Esprit and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 349 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 62 L |