The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)

€ 29,100
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 47,000
 Lotus Exige (04 - 07) Lotus Exige
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 26.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 9.5 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
68
81.8
45.8
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
67.7
75.6
68 in
Width
67.7 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
55.3 in
Height
45.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
90.6
149
175.1 in
Length
149 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige
3285 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
1356 lb
41.28 %
Lotus Exige (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige
CL203
Generation
Exige S2
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige

Performance

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige
128 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
311 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Lotus Exige
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
992 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data