The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 110,000

€ 37,400

€ 110,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lotus 3-Eleven is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 180.
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLC 180
47.3
73.1
81
51.2
71.3
79
73.1 in
Width
71.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
47.3 in
Height
51.2 in
93.3
162.2
95.7
162.7
162.2 in
Length
162.7 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLC 180
2039 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
1179 lb
36.63 %

General
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLC 180
3-Eleven
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLC 180
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
410 hp
154 hp
Mercedes SLC 180
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
302 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 180
Performance
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLC 180
174 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus 3-Eleven
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 180
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4.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
4.97 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
24 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
256 mi
Range
665 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
256 mi
665 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
Environmental Impact
183.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
183.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLC 180
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
531 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data