The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 d Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 77,800
€ 49,800
€ 77,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 d Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
44.4
70.9
78.8
55.3
71.3
79.4
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
44.4 in
Height
55.3 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 d Coupé
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
1354 lb
35.4 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Exige S3
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
49 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
265 mi
Range
575 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
575 mi
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
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).
111 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
