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Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

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

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Lotus 3-Eleven

430 3.5 V6

436 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2018-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    920 kg
    2,028 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    474 hp/t
    353 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
436hp325kW
455hp339kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
920kg2,028lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight-
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
36.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
8.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
474hp/t353kW/t215hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
478Nm/t320lb-ft/ton
Calculated
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
743km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length-
4,631mm182in
Width-
1,877mm74in
Height-
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase-
2,585mm102in
Front track-
1,600mm63in
Rear track-
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume-
364L
Max trunk volume-
485L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V67,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V85,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.6 s
14.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
224 km/h
139 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
436 hp
325 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 has 19 hp more than Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
920 kg
2,028 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
1,740 kg
3,836 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V63.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V84.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 has more power, Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
474 hp/t
353 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
436 hp
325 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
920 kg
2,028 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
-
743 km
461 mi
Trunk score
-
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
474 hp/t
353 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8
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

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

  • Is 820 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 212 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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