The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Coupé (12 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 37,500
€ 47,000
€ 37,500
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 200 Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 31.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 9.6 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Lotus Exige
55.4
69.7
78.6
45.8
67.7
75.6
69.7 in
Width
67.7 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
55.4 in
Height
45.8 in
108.7
180.7
90.6
149
180.7 in
Length
149 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Lotus Exige
3395 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1466 lb
43.18 %
General
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Lotus Exige
C204
Generation
Exige S2
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 200 Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
181 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Lotus Exige
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
18.76 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
36 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
556 mi
Range
311 mi
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
556 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
125 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 200 Coupé
125 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
