2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. Both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2006 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 855 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lotus Exige 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Lotus Mercedes-Benz
Model Exige C
Year Released 2005 2006
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 5300 RPM
Torque 236 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 7000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 85 mm
Top Speed 249 km/hour 223 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 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 70 L


 

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