2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. Both 2009 Lotus Elise and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 603 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
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 | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 62 L |