2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 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. Both 2006 Lotus Elise and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 798 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Lotus Elise | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |