The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 36,500
 Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 350
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 9.8 inches lower.
Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 350
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
68
81.8
68 in
Width
68 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
45.6 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 350 (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 350
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1356 lb
39.68 %
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)

General

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 350
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 350
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350

Performance

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 350
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 350

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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
406 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
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).
179.9 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
Mercedes CLC 350
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft