The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17)
€ 38,100
€ 110,000
€ 38,100
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 SLK 200 Compressor is 0.5 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Lotus 3-Eleven.
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus 3-Eleven
51
70
78.9
47.3
73.1
81
70 in
Width
73.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
51 in
Height
47.3 in
95.7
161.7
93.3
162.2
161.7 in
Length
162.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus 3-Eleven
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2039 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1025 lb
33.45 %
General
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus 3-Eleven
R171
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 SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus 3-Eleven
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.954
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
181 hp
410 hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus 3-Eleven
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus 3-Eleven
147 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus 3-Eleven
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16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
16.93 lb/hp
4.97 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus 3-Eleven
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
31 mpg
24 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
21 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
565 mi
Range
256 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
565 mi
256 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
145.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Lotus 3-Eleven
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
531 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
