2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (302 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 874 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exige | CLK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 62 L |
