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Background grid Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2006-2008 Lotus Elise Roadster 2001-2011
Spec height1 51 in 2 
+ 5.98 in
1 45 in Spec height1
+ 29.41 in 2 178.4 in Spec length
1 149 in Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2001 - 2011
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 2 | 2001 - 2011
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Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster AMG 55 2006 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
SL
Roadster AMG 55
Gen. 5.1 | 2006 - 2008
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Side View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S2) Roadster 2001 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster AMG 55 2006


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S2) Roadster 2001 is 29.41 in shorter and 5.98 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster AMG 55 2006. It offers 67% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
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149 in
Length
178.4 in
+29.4
67.7 in
Width2
71.9 in
+4.2
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
80.12 in
45 in
Height1
51 in
+6
90.6 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
+10.2
5.3 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
1737.2 lbs
Weight4,6
4321.1 lbs
+149%
2
Seats max.
2
4.1 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
12 cu ft
+193%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 33080
Price EU7
€ 138933
+320%
$ 42990
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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