2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Lotus Elise | 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | Viano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
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 | 190 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 181 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 | 950 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 |