The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé (11 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 42,200

€ 53,500

€ 42,200
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 250 CDI Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 79.3 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 24.7 cm taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
1406
1770
1997
1159
1727
1927
1770 mm
Width
1727 mm
1997 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1927 mm
1406 mm
Height
1159 mm
2760
4590
2300
3797
4590 mm
Length
3797 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
935 kg
2125 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1166 kg

Weight Difference:
720 kg
43.5 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
C204
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
201 bhp
217 bhp
Lotus Exige
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
215 NM
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
500 NM
215 NM
Lotus Exige
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige
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8.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
8.23 kg/bhp
4.31 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
55 mpg
31 mpg
Lotus Exige
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 L
719 mi
Range
301 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
719 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
104.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
470 kg
Maximum Payload
231 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
112 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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