The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17)
€ 40,100
€ 110,000
€ 40,100
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 250 CDI is 1.4 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 10 cm taller than the Lotus 3-Eleven.
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus 3-Eleven
1301
1810
2006
1201
1858
2058
1810 mm
Width
1858 mm
2006 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2058 mm
1301 mm
Height
1201 mm
2430
4134
2370
4120
4134 mm
Length
4120 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2370 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus 3-Eleven
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
925 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1166 kg
Weight Difference:
645 kg
41.08 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus 3-Eleven
R172
Generation
3-Eleven
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus 3-Eleven
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
410 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 bhp
410 bhp
Lotus 3-Eleven
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
410 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
500 NM
410 NM
Lotus 3-Eleven
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus 3-Eleven
152 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
47 m
0.000 sec
Lotus 3-Eleven
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7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.26 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
7.81 kg/bhp
2.26 kg/bhp
Lotus 3-Eleven
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus 3-Eleven
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
59 mpg
29 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
46 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
777 mi
Range
256 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
777 mi
256 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Lotus 3-Eleven
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
315 kg
Maximum Payload
241 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
No data
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
