The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Lotus Evora 2+2 (09 - 15)
€ 34,500

€ 68,400

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,400
ⓘ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
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.83 %

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
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
136 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lotus Evora
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
23.09 lb/hp
11.04 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
37 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Evora
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
602 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
602 mi
409 mi
Lotus Evora
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
131.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Evora
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Lotus Evora
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 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