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 26.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 9.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 220 CDI.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
45.8
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
67.7
75.6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
90.6
149
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
106.9
175.1
149 in
Length
175.1 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
1488 lb
43.54 %
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Exige S2
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

236 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft