The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora 2+2 (09 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 CDI (08 - 10)
€ 68,400

€ 30,200

€ 68,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 200 CDI.
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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 200 CDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.17 %

General
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Evora
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.962

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Evora
276 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lotus Evora
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Performance
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Evora
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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11.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
11.04 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lotus Evora
26 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
409 mi
Range
688 mi
Lotus Evora
409 mi
688 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Lotus Evora
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
1.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft