The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Cup 430 (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 127,500
€ 32,300
€ 127,500
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 Compressor.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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 Compressor
2410 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
897 lb
27.12 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.957

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
430 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
430 hp
181 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
325 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
180 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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5.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
5.6 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
239 mi
Range
488 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
239 mi
488 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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).
149.7 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
197 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
2000 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft


















