Lotus Esprit vs Mercedes-Benz CL500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500
Overview
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CL500CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | V8 | CL500 |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2004 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CL500CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $93,225 (best) | $95,500 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CL500CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 23.2 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CL500CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 350 hp (best) | 302 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CL500CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 12.3 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,043 lbs (best) | 4,085 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in | 113.6 in (best) |
| Length | 172 in | 196.6 in (best) |
| Width | 73.5 in (best) | 73.1 in |
| Height | 45.3 in | 55 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CL500CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Lotus Esprit | Mercedes-Benz CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | V8 $93,225 MSRP(Currently comparing) | CL500 $95,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
Lotus Esprit vs Mercedes-Benz CL500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2004 Lotus Esprit vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2004 Lotus Esprit starts lower at $93,225.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500?
- The 2004 Lotus Esprit leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (93,225).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500?
- The 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (17).
- Which has better horsepower: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500?
- The 2004 Lotus Esprit leads on horsepower in this comparison (350).
- Which has better seats: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500?
- The 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 leads on seats in this comparison (4).