The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 d Coupé 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 53,500
€ 45,500
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 d Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
45.6
68
75.9
55.4
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
90.6
149.5
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 d Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
1565 lb
43.15 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 d 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 651.921
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 3800 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d 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 d Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
33 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
301 mi
Range
706 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
706 mi
Mercedes C 250 d 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).
90.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 250 d 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
