The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora 2+0 (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 64,900

€ 29,100

€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lotus Evora is 4.2 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
48.1
72.8
80.6
55.3
68
81.8
72.8 in
Width
68 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
48.1 in
Height
55.3 in
101.4
170.9
106.9
175.1
170.9 in
Length
175.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.25 %

General
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Evora
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Evora
276 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lotus Evora
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Evora
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.87 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
11.04 lb/hp
25.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lotus Evora
26 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
409 mi
Range
514 mi
Lotus Evora
409 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
Lotus Evora
172.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
992 lb
1.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft