The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Evora GT430 Sport (18 - 18)
€ 35,200

€ 134,000

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,000
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 4.6 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Lotus Evora GT430 Sport.
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
55.3
68
81.8
48.4
72.6
80.5
68 in
Width
72.6 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.3 in
Height
48.4 in
106.9
175.1
101.4
173.1
175.1 in
Length
173.1 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2842 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3929 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.56 %

General
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
CL203
Generation
Evora
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
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
430 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
430 hp
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
145 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
6.61 lb/hp
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
29 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
423 mi
Range
369 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
369 mi
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
172.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data