The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17)
€ 44,900
€ 110,000
€ 44,900
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 250 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Lotus 3-Eleven.
Mercedes SLK 250
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
162.8
93.3
162.2
162.8 in
Length
162.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus 3-Eleven
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2039 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1268 lb
38.34 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus 3-Eleven
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.861
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
201 hp
410 hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
229 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus 3-Eleven
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus 3-Eleven
151 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus 3-Eleven
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250
16.45 lb/hp
4.97 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250
Lotus 3-Eleven
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
38 mpg
24 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
28 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
601 mi
Range
256 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
601 mi
256 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 250
117.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250
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
