The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 30,200
€ 47,000
€ 30,200
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 200 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 200 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 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige
3263 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1334 lb
40.88 %
General
Mercedes CLC 200 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 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.957
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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18.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
18.03 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
31 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
507 mi
Range
311 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
507 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
144 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 200 Compressor
144 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1036 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
