The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
€ 30,200

€ 77,800

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,800
ⓘ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 200 Compressor is 14.3 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 10.9 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
44.4
70.9
78.8
68 in
Width
70.9 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
55.3 in
Height
44.4 in
106.9
175.1
93.3
160.8
175.1 in
Length
160.8 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
791 lb
24.24 %

General
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
CL203
Generation
Exige S3
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.957
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
146 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé
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18.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
18.03 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
31 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
507 mi
Range
265 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
507 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
144 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data