The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11)
€ 90,700
€ 28,700
€ 90,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 180 Compressor.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 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 180 Compressor
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
24.76 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.946
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
375 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
302 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
178 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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6.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
6.53 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
239 mi
Range
514 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
239 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 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).
142.1 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
197 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
