2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. Both 2009 Lotus Elise and 2002 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 189 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 515 kg more than 2009 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |