The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora S 2+0 IPS (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 75,900

€ 30,900

€ 75,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 S is 4.2 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor.
Lotus Evora S
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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 S
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.55 %

General
Lotus Evora S
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Evora S
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.946

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Lotus Evora S
345 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lotus Evora S
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Performance
Lotus Evora S
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
172 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Evora S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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8.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
Lotus Evora S
8.83 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora S
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lotus Evora S
23 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
365 mi
Range
494 mi
Lotus Evora S
365 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Lotus Evora S
193.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora S
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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