2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1305 kg more than 2007 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exige | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
