Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (1955 – 1963) vs Lotus Elite (1957 – 1963): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 105 hp against 84 hp. The Lotus Elite has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 506 kg against 1,140 kg. At 4,290 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is 582 mm longer than the Lotus Elite. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse dates from 1955 – 1963, the Lotus Elite from 1957 – 1963.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
1955 – 1963
|
Lotus
Elite
1957 – 1963
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1963 | 1957 – 1963 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 hp | 72 – 84 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 102 – 104 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 3,708 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,506 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,181 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,235 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,140 kg | 506 – 660 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.