The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)

€ 30,900
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 47,000
 Lotus Exige (04 - 07) Lotus Exige
€ 30,900
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 180 Compressor is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 66.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 24.2 cm taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
1405
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
1728
2078
1163
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
1719
1919
1728 mm
Width
1719 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1919 mm
1405 mm
Height
1163 mm
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
2715
4448
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
2300
3785
4448 mm
Length
3785 mm
2715 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
875 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1166 kg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
620 kg
41.47 %
Lotus Exige (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
CL203
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
141 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 bhp
189 bhp
Lotus Exige
220 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 NM
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
220 NM
181 NM
Lotus Exige

Performance

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
134 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
10.6 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
36 mpg
32 mpg
Lotus Exige
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
311 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
186 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
450 kg
Maximum Payload
291 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
112 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data