The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé (11 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 38,500

€ 47,000

€ 38,500
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 220 CDI 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 220 CDI 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 220 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
3560 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb

Weight Difference:
1631 lb
45.81 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
C204
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
168 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
295 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
144 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
21.19 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
53 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
833 mi
Range
311 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
833 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 220 CDI Coupé
90.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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