The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Cup 430 (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 127,500
€ 45,300
€ 127,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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
55.4
71.3
79.4
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
44.4 in
Height
55.4 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
2410 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
1041 lb
30.17 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Exige S3
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
430 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
430 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
325 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
325 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
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5.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.26 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
5.6 lb/hp
14.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
28 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
239 mi
Range
651 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
239 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
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).
119.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
197 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
2000 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
