The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Cup 380 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 109,900
€ 32,900
€ 109,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 230.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
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 230
2436 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
27.54 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
Exige S3
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
375 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
302 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
175 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
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6.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
6.5 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
239 mi
Range
419 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
239 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
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).
174.3 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
197 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
1973 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
