Lotus Elise SC vs BMW M2 vs Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG 4-Matic
| Category | Elise SC | E43 AMG | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps) | 220 | 401 | 375 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 212 | 520 | 500 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 917 | 1871 | 1559 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 239 | 214 | 241 |
| Average price (€) | 53k | 76k | 64k |
Lap Times
| Track | Elise SC | E43 AMG | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.50 | 1:14.50 | 1:12.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Elise SC | E43 AMG | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.8 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.6 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.6 s | 7.2 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.8 s | 10.5 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.0 s | 14.2 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.7 s | 17.2 s | 14.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.5 s | 5.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.0 s | 6.5 s | 5.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s | 9.1 s | 8.8 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s | 12.9 s | 12.4 s |
General performance
| Category | Elise SC | E43 AMG | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph | 250 kph | 280 kph |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.62 g | 0.66 g | 0.70 g |
| Fuel economy | 9.3 l/100 km | 13.0 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m | 32 m | 31 m |
Summary
| Category | Elise SC | E43 AMG | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 84 | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 55 | 74 | 100 |
| Overall | 72 | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
M2 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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