The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 53,500
€ 32,300
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 200 Compressor.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
1159
1727
1927
1405
1728
2078
1727 mm
Width
1728 mm
1927 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1159 mm
Height
1405 mm
2300
3797
2715
4448
3797 mm
Length
4448 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
935 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
565 kg
37.67 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 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 200 Compressor
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.957

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
217 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
215 NM
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2800 rpm
Lotus Exige
215 NM
250 NM
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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4.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.31 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Exige
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
301 mi
Range
488 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
488 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
231 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
310 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L










