The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
€ 30,900

€ 76,600

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,600
ⓘ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. The Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor is 36.4 cm longer, 7.4 cm narrower and 27.6 cm taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
1405
1728
2078
1129
1802
2002
1728 mm
Width
1802 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2002 mm
1405 mm
Height
1129 mm
2715
4448
2370
4084
4448 mm
Length
4084 mm
2715 mm
Wheelbase
2370 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1121 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
374 kg
25.02 %

General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
CL203
Generation
Exige S3
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
141 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 bhp
345 bhp
Lotus Exige Coupé
220 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
220 NM
400 NM
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
10.6 kg/bhp
3.25 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
36 mpg
30 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
494 mi
Range
265 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
186 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
450 kg
Maximum Payload
879 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
112 L






1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data