The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 90,700
€ 61,800
€ 90,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige Coupé is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 26.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 10.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
44.4
70.9
78.8
55.1
73.9
79.4
70.9 in
Width
73.9 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
44.4 in
Height
55.1 in
93.3
160.8
111.8
187
160.8 in
Length
187 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
1378 lb
36.03 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
Exige S3
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
375 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
302 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
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6.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
6.53 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
38 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
239 mi
Range
526 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
239 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG 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).
147.7 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
197 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
