The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

€ 32,300
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
€ 53,500
 Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor is 25.6 inches longer and 9.7 inches taller.
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
68 in
Width
68 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
55.3 in
Height
45.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
175.1 in
Length
149.5 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
1246 lb
37.68 %
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

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
5-speed automatic 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
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige

Performance

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
18.27 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
30 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
301 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
488 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Lotus Exige
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
992 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data