Car comparison

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24VvsLotus 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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Wiesmann Roadster MF3

3.0i 24V

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2005-2014
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2)

1.8 i 16V 111R

192 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2010

Comparison overview

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Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelWiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24VLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
231hp172kW
192hp143kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,080kg2,381lb
850kg1,874lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
3,860mm152in
3,785mm149in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,160mm46in
1,143mm45in
Wheelbase
2,290mm90in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,450mm57in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume-
115L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
38L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24VLotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RPowerTorque
  • Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 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
MetricWiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24VLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
18.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
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
6.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
231 hp
172 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V has 39 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 Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
300 Nm
221 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
1,080 kg
2,381 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V5.9 s
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s

Although Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V 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 Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
231 hp
172 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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
VehicleWiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24VLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
231 hp
172 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,080 kg
2,381 lb
850 kg
1,874 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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
600 km
373 mi
-
Trunk score
-
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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.

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
VehicleWiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 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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