Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6vsLotus 2-Eleven 1.8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)

SLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2007
VS

Lotus 2-Eleven

1.8

255 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2007-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Lightest
    745 kg
    1,642 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    342 hp/t
    255 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
272hp203kW
255hp190kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
242Nm178lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
745kg1,642lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
37.8s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,089mm161in
3,822mm150in
Width
1,788mm70in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,112mm44in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,526mm60in
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Rear track
1,549mm61in
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Trunk volume
208L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Lotus2-Eleven1.88,000 rpm7,000 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6 has 17 hp more than Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
242 Nm
178 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
745 kg
1,642 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
241 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V65.5 s
Lotus2-Eleven1.84.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6 has more power, Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW
4.0 s
241 km/h
150 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
745 kg
1,642 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
-
Trunk score
208 L
7.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 108 Nm more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Is 645 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 147 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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