The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 47,000
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) Lotus Exige
€ 34,500
 Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 220 CDI.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
1163
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
1719
1919
1405
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 220 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 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
2715
4448
3785 mm
Length
4448 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
875 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
675 kg
43.55 %
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 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 220 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.963
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
189 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 bhp
148 bhp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
181 NM
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige
181 NM
340 NM
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

Performance

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.63 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lotus Exige
32 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
311 mi
Range
602 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
602 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 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).
131.6 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 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