The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 38,100
€ 47,000
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 35.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
55.4
71.3
79.4
45.8
67.7
75.6
71.3 in
Width
67.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
55.4 in
Height
45.8 in
111.8
184.5
90.6
149
184.5 in
Length
149 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
3318 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1389 lb
41.86 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
C205
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
154 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
21.55 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
44 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
472 mi
Range
311 mi
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
472 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
102.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
