The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
€ 45,500
€ 76,600
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 d Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 23.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 10.9 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
55.4
71.3
79.4
44.4
70.9
78.8
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
55.4 in
Height
44.4 in
111.8
184.5
93.3
160.8
184.5 in
Length
160.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
3627 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
1155 lb
31.85 %
General
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
C205
Generation
Exige S3
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
201 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
153 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
18.04 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
53 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
706 mi
Range
265 mi
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
706 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
90.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
