2011 Lotus Evora vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Evora.
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 E (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lotus Evora | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Evora | E |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2873 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |