The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 90,700
€ 38,800
€ 90,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 11 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 350.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
44.4
70.9
78.8
55.5
68
81.8
70.9 in
Width
68 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
44.4 in
Height
55.5 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 350
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
29.3 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
375 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
302 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
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6.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
6.53 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
28 mpg
highway
32 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
239 mi
Range
397 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
239 mi
397 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
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).
183.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
197 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
