The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 94,000

€ 42,800

€ 94,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘ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 250 Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
44.4
70.9
78.8
55.4
71.3
79.4
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
44.4 in
Height
55.4 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 250 Coupé
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
924 lb
27.22 %

General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 250 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
375 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
302 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Coupé
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6.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
6.59 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
24 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
31 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
575 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
256 mi
575 mi
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
102.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
183.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data