Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

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

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 200 2.0

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    924 kg
    2,037 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
184hp137kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
924kg2,037lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
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Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
82.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
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Length
4,134mm163in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,559mm61in
-
Rear track
1,565mm62in
-
Trunk volume
225L
-
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions-
173g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.05,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
17.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0
184 hp
137 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 has 36 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
924 kg
2,037 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 200 2.0
240 km/h
149 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
234 km/h
145 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 200 2.07.0 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0: 2.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: 0.9 L/100 km.

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 200 2.0
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0
909 km
565 mi
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
533 km
331 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
240 km/h
149 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
234 km/h
145 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 200 2.0
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 3)S 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
184 hp
137 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
4.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
924 kg
2,037 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
-
173 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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) SLK 200 2.0Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 376 km (233 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Is 456 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 105 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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