Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG vs Lotus Elise SC
| Category | Lotus Elise SC | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 220 / 217 | 360 / 355 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 212 / 156 | 510 / 376 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 917 / 2022 | 1545 / 3406 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 239 / 236 | 233 / 230 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lotus Elise SC | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs - Streets of Willow Extended | 1:29.49 | 1:33.90 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.50 | 1:17.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lotus Elise SC | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.7 s | 16.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.6 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.4 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 26.6 s | 18.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s @ 104.0 mph | 12.7 s @ 111.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Elise SC | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 251 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (157 ft) | 48 m (156 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Elise SC | SLK 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 92 |
| Straight line speed | 73 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
SLK 55 AMG is the fastest by a small margin.
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