The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
€ 53,500

€ 86,600

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,600
ⓘ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 63 S AMG Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
45.6
68
75.9
55.1
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
90.6
149.5
111.8
187
149.5 in
Length
187 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
1907 lb
48.06 %

General
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
503 hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.89 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
7.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
301 mi
Range
477 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
477 mi
Mercedes C 63 S 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).
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).
162.9 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data