The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 180 Coupé
€ 53,500
 Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 9.7 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.4
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
71.3 in
Width
68 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
55.4 in
Height
45.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
184.5 in
Length
149.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1257 lb
37.88 %
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

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
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
154 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
21.55 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
44 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
301 mi
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
472 mi
301 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
102.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data