The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 380 (17 - 18)
€ 42,200
€ 90,700
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes C 250 Coupé is 19.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 10.9 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
55.4
69.7
78.6
44.4
70.9
78.8
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
55.4 in
Height
44.4 in
108.7
180.7
93.3
160.8
180.7 in
Length
160.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
970 lb
28.39 %
General
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
C204
Generation
Exige S3
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 250 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
201 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
229 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
▶ REPLAY
17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
17 lb/hp
6.53 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
36 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
564 mi
Range
239 mi
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
564 mi
239 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
123.1 kWh
197 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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