The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Evora 2+2 IPS (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 70,400
Lotus Evora 2+2 IPS (11 - 15) Lotus Evora
€ 35,200
 Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 230
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 230.
Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 230
48.1
Blueprint Lotus Evora 2+2 IPS (11 - 15)
72.8
80.6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Lotus Evora 2+2 IPS (11 - 15)
101.4
170.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
170.9 in
Length
175.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 230
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Lotus Evora 2+2 IPS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.54 %
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 230
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 230
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lotus Evora
276 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Lotus Evora
258 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230

Performance

Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Evora

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230

▶ REPLAY
11.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.95 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
11.04 lb/hp
16.95 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lotus Evora
27 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
423 mi
Lotus Evora
429 mi
423 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
172.4 kWh
Lotus Evora
164.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Evora
Mercedes CLC 230
2
Doors
3
4
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