The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Evora 2+2 IPS (11 - 15)
€ 35,200
€ 70,400
€ 35,200
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 230 is 4.2 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Lotus Evora.
Mercedes CLC 230
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 230
Lotus Evora
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.54 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
CL203
Generation
Evora
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
276 hp
Lotus Evora
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lotus Evora
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
11.04 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Evora
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
423 mi
Range
429 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
429 mi
Lotus Evora
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 230
172.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Lotus Evora
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 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
