The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé (11 - 15)
€ 53,500
€ 42,200
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 31.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 9.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
45.6
68
75.9
55.4
69.7
78.6
68 in
Width
69.7 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
45.6 in
Height
55.4 in
90.6
149.5
108.7
180.7
149.5 in
Length
180.7 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
1587 lb
43.5 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
33 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
301 mi
Range
719 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
104.9 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
