Lotus Esprit vs Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG
Overview
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMGCLK55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | V8 | CLK55 AMG |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2004 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMGCLK55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $93,225 | $82,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMGCLK55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 16.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMGCLK55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 350 hp | 362 hp (best) |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 376 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 5.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMGCLK55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 8.6 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,043 lbs (best) | 3,960 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in | 106.9 in (best) |
| Length | 172 in | 182.6 in (best) |
| Width | 73.5 in (best) | 68.5 in |
| Height | 45.3 in | 54.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMGCLK55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 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 CLK55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | V8 $93,225 MSRP(Currently comparing) | CLK55 AMG $82,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |