The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
€ 47,800
€ 76,600
€ 47,800
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
55.3
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
55.3 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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
1089 lb
30.59 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
C205
Generation
Exige S3
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 300 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
268 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 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
▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
13.28 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
39 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
672 mi
Range
265 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
672 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
115.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
