2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Lotus Elise and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Lotus Elise and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 371 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (230 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Elise | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | 189 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
