The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Evora 2+2 (09 - 15)
€ 32,900

€ 68,400

€ 32,900
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 230 is 10.6 cm longer, 12 cm narrower and 18.2 cm taller than the Lotus Evora.
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
1405
1728
2078
1223
1848
2048
1728 mm
Width
1848 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1405 mm
Height
1223 mm
2715
4448
2575
4342
4448 mm
Length
4342 mm
2715 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.38 %

General
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
CL203
Generation
Evora
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 bhp
276 bhp
Lotus Evora
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
245 NM
350 NM
Lotus Evora
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
149 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Evora
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7.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 230
7.59 kg/bhp
5.01 kg/bhp
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
31 mpg
31 mpg
Lotus Evora
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
419 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
409 mi
Lotus Evora
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Evora
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
No data
310 L
Boot Capacity
50 L






1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data