The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer (16 - 16)
€ 33,300
€ 74,000
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé is 19.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 10.9 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
55.4
69.7
78.6
44.4
70.9
78.8
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
55.4 in
Height
44.4 in
108.7
180.7
93.3
160.8
180.7 in
Length
160.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
26.01 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
C204
Generation
Exige S3
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
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
154 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
140 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
21.47 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
35 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
547 mi
Range
246 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
547 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
Environmental Impact
127 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
127 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
