The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
€ 38,800
€ 77,800
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes CLC 350 is 14.3 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 11 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Exige Coupé
55.5
68
81.8
44.4
70.9
78.8
68 in
Width
70.9 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
55.5 in
Height
44.4 in
106.9
175.1
93.3
160.8
175.1 in
Length
160.8 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Exige Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
990 lb
28.6 %
General
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Exige Coupé
CL203
Generation
Exige S3
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 350
Lotus Exige Coupé
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
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Exige Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.91 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
24 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
397 mi
Range
265 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
397 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
183.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
Lotus Exige Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
