Car comparison

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 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 (R232)

AMG SL 55 V8

476 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8

  • Most powerful
    476 hp
    355 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8
Power
436hp325kW
476hp355kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
920kg2,028lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
36.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
8.6s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
474hp/t353kW/t215hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
478Nm/t320lb-ft/ton
Calculated
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
551km342mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length-
4,705mm185in
Width-
1,915mm75in
Height-
1,359mm54in
Wheelbase-
2,700mm106in
Front track-
1,665mm66in
Rear track-
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume-
213L
Max trunk volume-
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
48L
70L

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 (R232) AMG SL 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 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 (R232)AMG SL 55 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.6 s
12.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
224 km/h
139 mph
197 km/h
122 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 (R232)AMG SL 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8 has 40 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 (R232) AMG SL 55 V8: 40 hp (30 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 (R232)AMG SL 55 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 (R232)AMG SL 55 V8
1,875 kg
4,134 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 (R232)AMG SL 55 V8
295 km/h
183 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 (R232)AMG SL 55 V83.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 55 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 (R232) AMG SL 55 V8: 0.7 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 (R232)AMG SL 55 V8
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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 (R232)AMG SL 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW
3.9 s
295 km/h
183 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 (R232)AMG SL 55 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 55 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
920 kg
2,028 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Range score
-
551 km
342 mi
Trunk score
-
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
474 hp/t
353 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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 SL (R232) AMG SL 55 V8
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

  • Is 955 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 220 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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