Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs Lotus Elise Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL AMG 43 4MATIC
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2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
SL AMG 43 4MATIC
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$120,487
2011 Lotus Elise
Roadster
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$51,845

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
SL AMG 43 4MATIC
No Expert Reviews
2011 Lotus Elise
Roadster
Michael Perkins Preview:

Softened and consolidated, the Elise is showing its age. Usually that means outdated design and lackluster performance, but these don’t apply with the Elise. Fifteen years have slipped...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
SL AMG 43 4MATIC
jenny 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL AMG 43 4MATICReview:

Review — I bought my car on Mercedes dealership instead of USI motor (TN). This dealership is not trustable....

2011 Lotus Elise
Roadster
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Kevin 2011 Lotus Elise RoadsterReview:

Hard On Gas, Yes..but, It Is My Toy.. And I Rate It A 5 Star... — for those whom know about it. and only a few of you do, it is in my Townhouse garage. Never will I d...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

Specs

2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
SL AMG 43 4MATIC
2011 Lotus Elise
Roadster
Powertrain 9-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
--
21 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
--
27 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18.5 gal 11.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
375 hp @ 6,750 RPM
189 hp @ 7,800 RPM
Torque
354 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
133 lb-ft @ 6,800 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10:1
11.5:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
1,800 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.27 in x 3.62 in
3.23 in x 3.35 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard --
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard --
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 2 seats
Front Legroom -- --
Back Legroom -- --
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 7.5 cu ft 4 cu ft
Exterior
Length 185.2 in 149 in
Width 82.7 in 72.8 in
Height 53.5 in 44 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 90.5 in

Available Options

2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
SL AMG 43 4MATIC
2011 Lotus Elise
Roadster

Exterior Colors

  • Aquamarine
  • Arctic Silver
  • Ardent Red
  • Aspen White
  • British Racing Green
  • Burnt Orange
  • Canyon Red
  • Carbon Grey
  • Chrome Orange
  • Graphite Gray
  • Ice White
  • Isotope Green
  • Laser Blue
  • Liquid Blue
  • Persian Blue
  • Phantom Black
  • Quartz Silver
  • Solar Yellow
  • Starlight Black
  • Storm Titanium

Option Packages

  • Limited Slip Differential
  • STARSHIELD
  • Sport PKG
  • Lifestyle Paint
  • Limited Paint

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