2008 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Lotus Elise and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 650 kg more than 2008 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 E (271 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |