The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Lotus Evora S 2+0 IPS (13 - 15)
€ 29,100

€ 75,900

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.2 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Lotus Evora S.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Evora S
55.3
68
81.8
48.1
72.8
80.6
68 in
Width
72.8 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.3 in
Height
48.1 in
106.9
175.1
101.4
170.9
175.1 in
Length
170.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Evora S
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.25 %

General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Evora S
CL203
Generation
Evora
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Evora S
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 Evora S
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 Evora S
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Evora S
128 mph
Maximum Speed
172 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Evora S
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25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
8.83 lb/hp
Lotus Evora S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Evora S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Evora S
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
514 mi
Range
365 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
365 mi
Lotus Evora S
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
193.3 kWh
Lotus Evora S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Evora S
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
992 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.4 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data