The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 Coupé (18 - ..)
€ 90,700
€ 38,000
€ 90,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 180 Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 180 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 180 Coupé
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
27.45 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Exige S3
Generation
C205
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 C 180 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
375 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
302 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
178 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
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6.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
6.53 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
28 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
239 mi
Range
424 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
239 mi
424 mi
Mercedes C 180 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).
113.6 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
197 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
