Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (1996 – 2000) vs Lotus Elise (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 179 hp. The Lotus Elise is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 7.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 213 km/h. The Lotus Elise uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 658 kg against 1,170 kg. At 4,011 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is 280 mm longer than the Lotus Elise.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
1996 – 2000
|
Lotus
Elise
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 193 hp | 120 – 179 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 280 Nm | 165 – 174 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 9.3 s | 4.6 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 208 – 240 km/h | 202 – 213 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 – 9.7 L/100 km | 7.1 – 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 3,731 mm |
| Width | 1,712 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,199 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,301 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 – 1,385 kg | 658 – 714 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.