2008 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Lotus Exige and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 809 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Exige | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Exige | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |