The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
€ 110,000
€ 46,100
€ 110,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lotus 3-Eleven is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 300.
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 300
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
162.8
162.2 in
Length
162.8 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 300
2039 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
1279 lb
38.55 %
General
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 300
3-Eleven
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 300
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
410 hp
242 hp
Mercedes SLK 300
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
302 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 300
Performance
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 300
174 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus 3-Eleven
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 300
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4.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
4.97 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 300
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
24 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes SLK 300
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
256 mi
Range
601 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
256 mi
601 mi
Mercedes SLK 300
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).
117.5 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
183.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus 3-Eleven
Mercedes SLK 300
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
