2008 Lotus Exige vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 799 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lotus Exige | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exige | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
