The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer (16 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 74,000
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000
ⓘ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 CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY is 14.3 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 10.9 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
44.4
70.9
78.8
68 in
Width
70.9 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
55.3 in
Height
44.4 in
106.9
175.1
93.3
160.8
175.1 in
Length
160.8 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige Coupé
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
24.5 %
General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige Coupé
CL203
Generation
Exige S3
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige Coupé
130 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
▶ REPLAY
25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.52 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
559 mi
Range
246 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
130.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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