The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé (11 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

€ 42,200
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé (11 - 15) Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
€ 53,500
 Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 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 31.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 9.7 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé (11 - 15)
69.7
78.6
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
69.7 in
Width
68 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
55.4 in
Height
45.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé (11 - 15)
108.7
180.7
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
180.7 in
Length
149.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
3649 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1587 lb
43.5 %
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 250 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 250 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
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
201 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
369 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
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

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
18.15 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
46 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
104.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data