Model Compare
Comparing the "2006 Lotus Elise", "2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class", "2006 Porsche Boxster" and "2006 BMW 330"
Overview
MSRP
$42,990
$42,900
$45,000
$36,600
MPG (Combined)
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Engine
190-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (premium)
228-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (premium)
240-hp, 2.7-liter H-6 (premium)
255-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium)
Transmission
6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed manual w/OD ,
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual ,
5-speed manual w/OD ,
6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual ,
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual ,
6-speed manual w/OD
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
2
2
2
5
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$43,915
$43,675
$45,795
$37,295
MSRP
$42,990
$42,900
$45,000
$36,600
Invoice Price
--
$39,897
--
$33,485
Destination Charge
$925
$775
$795
$695
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
City MPG
24
20
20
21
Highway MPG
29
27
29
30
Convenience
Cruise Control
Not available
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Available
Compass
Not available
Not available
Not available
Available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Not available
Available: Driver and passenger
Driver and passenger
Driver and passenger
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Leather
Leather
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Aluminum
Leather
Leather
Leather/metal-look
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Not available
Standard
Standard
Standard
Clock
In-radio display
Analog
In-dash
In-dash
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
Not available
1
1
2
Retained Accessory Power
Not available
Standard
Not available
Standard
Dome Light
Not available
Fade
Delay
Fade
Glovebox Light
Not available
Standard
Standard
Standard
Map Light
Not available
Front
Not available
Front & rear
Cargo Light
Not available
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Available: Front
Front
Front
Front and rear
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Not available
Available
Standard
Available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Not available
Standard
Standard
Not available
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
Day-night
Day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Not available
Standard
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Carpet front
Carpet front
Available: Carpet front
Not available
USB Ports
Not available
Not available
Not available
Available
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Not available
Not available
Not available
Available
Specifications
Length
149.0 "
160.7 "
171.6 "
178.2 "
Wheelbase
90.6 "
95.7 "
95.1 "
108.7 "
Front Track
57.4 "
60.2 "
58.7 "
59.1 "
Rear Track
59.3 "
61.0 "
60.4 "
59.6 "
Width
67.7 "
70.4 "
70.9 "
71.5 "
Turning Radius
16.4 '
17.3 '
18.2 '
18.0 '
Height
45.0 "
51.0 "
51.0 "
55.9 "
Horsepower
190 @ 7,800 rpm
228 @ 6,000 rpm
240 @ 6,400 rpm
255 @ 6,600 rpm
Torque
138 @ 6,800 rpm
221 @ 2,700 rpm
199 @ 4,700 rpm
220 @ 2,750 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal.
18.5 gal.
16.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.23 / 3.35 "
3.46 / 3.23 "
3.37 / 3.07 "
3.35 / 3.46 "
Drag Coefficient
Not available
.33
.29
.30
Curb Weight
1,984 lbs.
3,209 lbs.
2,855 lbs.
3,417 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not available
Not available
Not available
4,475 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Passenger Volume
Not available
49 cu.ft.
Not available
93 cu.ft.
Front Legroom
43.5 "
42.5 "
41.6 "
41.5 "
Front Headroom
36.5 "
37.9 "
38.4 "
37.4 "
Front Hip Room
Not available
54.6 "
53.4 "
Not available
Front Shoulder Room
Not available
52.2 "
51.7 "
55.4 "
Rear Legroom
Not available
Not available
Not available
34.6 "
Rear Headroom
Not available
Not available
Not available
37.1 "
Rear Hip Room
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not available
Not available
Not available
55.1 "
Maximum Luggage Volume
4.1 cu.ft.
9.8 cu.ft.
9.9 cu.ft.
12.0 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
4.1 cu.ft.
6.5 cu.ft.
9.9 cu.ft.
12.0 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
4.1 cu.ft.
9.8 cu.ft.
9.9 cu.ft.
12.0 cu.ft.
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