The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (04 - 08)
€ 110,000
€ 38,100
€ 110,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lotus 3-Eleven is 1.2 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor.
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
47.3
73.1
81
51
70
77.6
73.1 in
Width
70 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
47.3 in
Height
51 in
93.3
162.2
95.7
161
162.2 in
Length
161 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2039 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
1080 lb
34.62 %
General
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
3-Eleven
Generation
R171
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.944
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
410 hp
161 hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
302 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
174 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus 3-Eleven
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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4.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
4.97 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
24 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
256 mi
Range
494 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
256 mi
494 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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).
166.7 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
183.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
531 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
