The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 76,600

€ 32,300

€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 14.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 10.9 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 200 CDI.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
44.4
70.9
78.8
55.3
68
81.8
70.9 in
Width
68 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
44.4 in
Height
55.3 in
93.3
160.8
106.9
175.1
160.8 in
Length
175.1 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
891 lb
26.5 %

General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Exige S3
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.962

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
265 mi
Range
583 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
583 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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).
135.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 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