The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 47,000
€ 42,200
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 250 Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 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 250 Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
1488 lb
43.54 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Code
M 271.860
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
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
17 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
311 mi
Range
564 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
564 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
123.1 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 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
