2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1674 kg more than 2009 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lotus Exige | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Exige | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5906 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2446 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3665 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |