2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
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 SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 966 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 SL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lotus Elise | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | SL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1848 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 80 L |