2011 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 579 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (359 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Lotus Elise | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | SLK |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 926 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3785 mm | 4102 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1118 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2431 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |