The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 30,900
 Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lotus Exige is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 65.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 24.6 cm lower than the Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
1159
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
1727
1927
1405
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
1728
2078
1727 mm
Width
1728 mm
1927 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1159 mm
Height
1405 mm
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
2300
3797
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
2715
4448
3797 mm
Length
4448 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
935 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1945 kg
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
560 kg
37.46 %
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Exige S2
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.946
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
217 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 bhp
141 bhp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
215 NM
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2500 rpm
Lotus Exige
215 NM
220 NM
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Performance

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

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4.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.31 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Exige
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
494 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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 CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
231 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L