2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. Both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2002 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 595 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exige | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
