The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 76,600

€ 29,100

€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Lotus Exige Coupé is 36.4 cm shorter, 7.4 cm wider and 27.6 cm lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
1129
1802
2002
1405
1728
2078
1802 mm
Width
1728 mm
2002 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1129 mm
Height
1405 mm
2370
4084
2715
4448
4084 mm
Length
4448 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
1121 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
369 kg
24.77 %

General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Exige S3
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
345 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 bhp
127 bhp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
400 NM
220 NM
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
3.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Coupé
3.25 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
30 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
265 mi
Range
514 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
142.1 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
879 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
310 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L