The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10) vs. Lotus Evora 2+2 IPS (11 - 15)
€ 32,400

€ 70,400

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLC 220 CDI is 4.2 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Lotus Evora.
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Lotus Evora
55.3
68
81.8
48.1
72.8
80.6
68 in
Width
72.8 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.3 in
Height
48.1 in
106.9
175.1
101.4
170.9
175.1 in
Length
170.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Lotus Evora
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.66 %

General
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Lotus Evora
CL203
Generation
Evora
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
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 220 CDI
Lotus Evora
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.963
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
148 hp
276 hp
Lotus Evora
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lotus Evora
Performance
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Lotus Evora
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Evora
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22.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
22.79 lb/hp
11.04 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
41 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Evora
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
676 mi
Range
429 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
676 mi
429 mi
Lotus Evora
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
117.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
Lotus Evora
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Lotus Evora
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.4 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data