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 dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. Both cars are the same width, but the Lotus Exige is 25.6 inches shorter and 9.7 inches lower.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
68 in
Width
68 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
45.6 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
149.5 in
Length
175.1 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1235 lb
37.47 %
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Exige S2
Generation
CL203
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.946
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft