The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 300 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 76,600

€ 50,200

€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige Coupé is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 10.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
44.4
70.9
78.8
55.3
71.3
79.4
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
44.4 in
Height
55.3 in
93.3
160.8
111.8
184.5
160.8 in
Length
184.5 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
1232 lb
33.26 %

General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Exige S3
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.82 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
13.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
265 mi
Range
631 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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