The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor (08 - 11)
€ 47,000
€ 30,200
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 26.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 9.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
45.8
67.7
75.6
55.3
68
81.8
67.7 in
Width
68 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
45.8 in
Height
55.3 in
90.6
149
106.9
175.1
149 in
Length
175.1 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
1334 lb
40.88 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Exige S2
Generation
CL203
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 CLC 200 Compressor
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.957
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 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
181 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.03 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
18.03 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
311 mi
Range
507 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
507 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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).
144 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
