2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,685 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 660 kg more than 2012 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 Mercedes-Benz E (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lotus |
Model | E | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2685 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 44 L |