The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 30,900
€ 47,000
€ 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 26.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 9.5 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
55.3
68
81.8
45.8
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
106.9
175.1
90.6
149
175.1 in
Length
149 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
3296 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1367 lb
41.48 %
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
5-speed automatic 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
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
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
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.38 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
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).
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
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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
