The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Cup 380 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10)
€ 109,900

€ 32,400

€ 109,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 220 CDI.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 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 220 CDI
2436 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
27.78 %

General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
V6 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
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
375 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
302 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
175 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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6.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
6.5 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
28 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
239 mi
Range
676 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
239 mi
676 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
197 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).
117.3 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
197 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
1973 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft