The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 47,000
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) Lotus Exige
€ 32,300
 Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lotus Exige is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 66.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 24.2 cm lower than the Mercedes CLC 200 CDI.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
1163
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
1719
1919
1405
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
1728
2078
1719 mm
Width
1728 mm
1919 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1163 mm
Height
1405 mm
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
2300
3785
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
2715
4448
3785 mm
Length
4448 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
875 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
650 kg
42.62 %
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Exige S2
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.962
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
189 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
181 NM
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Lotus Exige
181 NM
270 NM
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI

Performance

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 CDI

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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.63 kg/bhp
12.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Lotus Exige
32 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
311 mi
Range
583 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
583 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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).
135.8 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
291 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L