The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
€ 44,800

€ 76,600

€ 44,800
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 300 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 300 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 300 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
979 lb
28.37 %

General
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
C205
Generation
Exige S3
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
242 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé
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14.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
14.26 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
37 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
651 mi
Range
265 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
651 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 300 Coupé
119.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 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






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data