The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 200 Coupé (12 - 15)
€ 47,000
€ 37,500
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 31.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
45.8
67.7
75.6
55.4
69.7
78.6
67.7 in
Width
69.7 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
45.8 in
Height
55.4 in
90.6
149
108.7
180.7
149 in
Length
180.7 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
1466 lb
43.18 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
C204
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.950
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
311 mi
Range
556 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
556 mi
Mercedes C 200 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).
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).
125 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
