The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Evora 400 2+2 (15 - 18)
€ 36,500
€ 97,300
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘ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 350 is 2 inches longer, 4.6 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Lotus Evora 400.
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Evora 400
55.5
68
81.8
48.4
72.6
80.5
68 in
Width
72.6 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.5 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 350
Lotus Evora 400
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3929 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.72 %
General
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Evora 400
CL203
Generation
Evora
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Evora 400
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
399 hp
Lotus Evora 400
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Evora 400
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Evora 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora 400
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12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.82 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
7.82 lb/hp
Lotus Evora 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Evora 400
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
24 mpg
Lotus Evora 400
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
406 mi
Range
385 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
385 mi
Lotus Evora 400
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus Evora 400
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Evora 400
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
809 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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