The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

€ 47,000
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) Lotus Exige
€ 35,800
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 80.5 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 24.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
1163
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
1719
1919
1406
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
1770
1997
1719 mm
Width
1770 mm
1919 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1163 mm
Height
1406 mm
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
2300
3785
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
2760
4590
3785 mm
Length
4590 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
875 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
645 kg
42.43 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

General

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
189 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
181 NM
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
Lotus Exige
181 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

Performance

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.87 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.63 kg/bhp
9.87 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Lotus Exige
32 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
311 mi
Range
564 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
564 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
123.1 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
291 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data