The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 350 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 47,000
€ 48,700
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 350 Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 350 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 350 Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
1631 lb
45.81 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 350 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 350 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
311 mi
Range
603 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
128.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 350 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
