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Background grid Mercedes-Benz CLA Sedan 2025-present Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021
Spec height1 1.468 m 2 
+ 35.1 cm
1 1.117 m Spec height1
+ 89.9 cm 2 4.723 m Spec length
1 3.824 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
Mercedes-Benz CLA Sedan Electric 2025 - present
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Mercedes-Benz
CLA
Sedan Electric
Gen. 3 | 2025 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 19″ MB Zug
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Side View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ (C174) Sedan Electric 2025


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 is 89.9 cm shorter and 35.1 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ (C174) Sedan Electric 2025. It offers 73% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Subcompact
382.4 cm
Length
472.3 cm
+89.9
171.9 cm
Width2
185.5 cm
+13.6
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
202.1 cm
111.7 cm
Height1
146.8 cm
+35.1
230 cm
Wheelbase
279 cm
+49
13 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
876 kg
Weight4,6
2055 kg
+135%
-- km
Range max.
791 km
2
Seats max.
5
+3
112 l
Cargo volume EU4
405 l
+262%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
396 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 40800
Price EU7
€ 55859
+37%
$ 51845
Price US7
$ 55000
+7%
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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