Car comparison

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24VvsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8

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 3)

S Cup 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Lightest
    952 kg
    2,099 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    231 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

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 estimated range
    600 km
    373 mi
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelWiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24VLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
Power
231hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,080kg2,381lb
952kg2,099lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
47.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
-
Length
3,860mm152in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,160mm46in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,290mm90in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,450mm57in
-
Rear track
1,520mm60in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions-
175g/km

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 3) S Cup 1.8PowerTorque
  • Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8: 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 3)S Cup 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricWiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24VLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
182 km/h
113 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 3)S Cup 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V has 11 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 and Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: 11 hp (8 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 3)S Cup 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
1,080 kg
2,381 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
952 kg
2,099 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 3)S Cup 1.8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 3)S Cup 1.84.6 s

Although Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V has more power, Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 and Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 and Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: 2.5 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
600 km
373 mi
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
533 km
331 mi

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 3)S Cup 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 3)S Cup 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
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
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleWiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24VLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
Power
231 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,080 kg
2,381 lb
952 kg
2,099 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
600 km
373 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
-
175 g/km
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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 24VLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 km (41 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8

  • Is 128 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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