The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 110,000
€ 43,500
€ 110,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 280
47.3
73.1
81
51
70.4
77.6
73.1 in
Width
70.4 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 280
2039 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
1179 lb
36.63 %
General
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 280
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
410 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
302 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 280
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus 3-Eleven
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
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4.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
4.97 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
24 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
256 mi
Range
468 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
256 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
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).
176.2 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
183.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 280
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
531 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
