The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 42,800
 Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 250 Coupé
€ 53,500
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 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 35 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 9.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.4
68 in
Width
71.3 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
45.6 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
149.5 in
Length
184.5 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1334 lb
39.29 %
Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
C205
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
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Coupé

Performance

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Coupé

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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
575 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
575 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
102.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data