The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 61,800
 Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘ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 37.5 inches shorter, 5.9 inches narrower and 9.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
55.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
73.9
79.4
68 in
Width
73.9 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
45.6 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
187
149.5 in
Length
187 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1764 lb
46.12 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé

Performance

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé

▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
526 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG 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).
147.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data