Comparison Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) & Lotus Elise (Series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp) & Mercury Marauder 4.6 V8 32V (300 Hp)
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| Brand: | Lotus | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model: | Esprit | Elise | Marauder |
| Generation: | Esprit | Elise (Series 1) | Marauder |
| Engine / modification: | 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) | 1.8 i 16V 111S (146 Hp) | 4.6 V8 32V (300 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1997 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2000 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 20 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km | 20 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km | 10 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 73 l | 40 l | 72 l |
| Power: | 354 hp | 146 hp | 300 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 7000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 282 km/h | 213 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.9 sec | 5.4 sec | 7 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm/4250 rpm. | 174 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 407 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | K16 (18K4K) | ||
| Engine position: | Rear, longitudinal | Middle, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3506 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 4601 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.1 | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 89.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4370 mm | 3734 mm | 5380 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1701 mm | 1980 mm |
| Height: | 1150 mm | 1202 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2420 mm | 2300 mm | 2910 mm |
| Front track: | 1530 mm | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1545 mm | 1453 mm | 1610 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 200 l | 210 l | 585 l |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | Coil spring | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Trailing |
| Max weight: | 1630 kg | 1010 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1380 kg | 770 kg | 1850 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Tire size: | 235/40 ZR17; 285/35 R18 | 185/55 R16; 225/45 R16 | 235/50 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 |