The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) vs. Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17)
€ 35,300
€ 110,000
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes SLC 180 is 0.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Lotus 3-Eleven.
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus 3-Eleven
51.2
71.3
79
47.3
73.1
81
71.3 in
Width
73.1 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
51.2 in
Height
47.3 in
95.7
162.7
93.3
162.2
162.7 in
Length
162.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus 3-Eleven
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2039 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1124 lb
35.53 %
General
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus 3-Eleven
R172
Generation
3-Eleven
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus 3-Eleven
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
154 hp
410 hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus 3-Eleven
Performance
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus 3-Eleven
140 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus 3-Eleven
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
20.55 lb/hp
4.97 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus 3-Eleven
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
42 mpg
24 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
32 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
665 mi
Range
256 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
665 mi
256 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
106.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 180
Lotus 3-Eleven
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
531 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
