2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
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 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1201 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lotus Elise | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |