The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 53,500
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor is 25.6 inches longer and 9.7 inches taller.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
55.3
68
81.8
45.6
68
75.9
68 in
Width
68 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
55.3 in
Height
45.6 in
106.9
175.1
90.6
149.5
175.1 in
Length
149.5 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1190 lb
36.59 %
General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.06 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
31 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
514 mi
Range
301 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
514 mi
301 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).
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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
142.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
