The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 47,000
€ 41,000
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 220 CDI Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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 220 CDI Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
1664 lb
46.31 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.39 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
21.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
311 mi
Range
833 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
833 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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
