The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 53,500
€ 47,800
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 300 Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
45.6
68
75.9
55.3
71.3
79.4
68 in
Width
71.3 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
45.6 in
Height
55.3 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 300 Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
1499 lb
42.1 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 300 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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
301 mi
Range
672 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
672 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
115.6 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
