Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (2000 – 2004) vs Lotus Elise (2001 – 2007): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 192 hp. The Lotus Elise is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 6.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 241 km/h. The Lotus Elise uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 710 kg against 1,265 kg. At 4,011 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is 231 mm longer than the Lotus Elise.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
2000 – 2004
|
Lotus
Elise
2001 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2001 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 218 hp | 120 – 192 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 308 Nm | 165 – 181 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 8.2 s | 5.1 – 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 250 km/h | 200 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 – 10.8 L/100 km | 6.9 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 3,780 mm |
| Width | 1,712 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,260 – 1,265 mm | 1,140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,301 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,265 – 1,405 kg | 710 – 860 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.