2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK

To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Lotus Elise 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Make Lotus Mercedes-Benz
Model Elise SLK
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Roadster Convertible
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 186 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 6800 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.9 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 70 L