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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250vsLotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250

204 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2)

1.8 i 16V 111R

192 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250

  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
204hp152kW
192hp143kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
850kg1,874lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
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Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
822km511mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,134mm163in
3,785mm149in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,143mm45in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
225L
115L
Max trunk volume
335L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
38L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 2505,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
18.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
204 hp
152 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 has 12 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
180 Nm
133 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
850 kg
1,874 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 (R172)SLK 250
244 km/h
152 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 2506.5 s
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 has more power, Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250: 1.6 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 (R172)SLK 250
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
204 hp
152 kW
6.5 s
244 km/h
152 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 (R172)SLK 250
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
204 hp
152 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
850 kg
1,874 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
Range score
822 km
511 mi
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CO2 score
169 g/km
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Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

  • Is 550 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 80 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
  • Smallest trunk

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