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Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8

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

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Lotus 3-Eleven

Road 3.5 V6

416 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2016-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

AMG SLK 55 V8

421 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    925 kg
    2,039 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    450 hp/t
    335 kW/t
    2.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
416hp310kW
421hp314kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
925kg2,039lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight-
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
9.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
450hp/t335kW/t204hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
443Nm/t297lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length-
4,134mm163in
Width-
1,810mm71in
Height-
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase-
2,430mm96in
Front track-
1,559mm61in
Rear track-
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume-
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
70L
CO2 emissions-
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V67,000 rpm3,000 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V86,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.3 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
416 hp
310 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
421 hp
314 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 has 5 hp more than Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
925 kg
2,039 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
1,535 kg
3,384 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-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 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-ElevenRoad 3.5 V63.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V84.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 has more power, Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
450 hp/t
335 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
416 hp
310 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
421 hp
314 kW
4.6 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-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
925 kg
2,039 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
-
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
195 g/km
Trunk score
-
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
450 hp/t
335 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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 (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6

  • Is 610 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 175 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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