Comparison Mercury Cougar VIII 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) & Lotus Exige III S Roadster Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercury | Lotus |
| Model: | Cougar | Exige |
| Generation: | Cougar VIII | Exige III S Roadster |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 V6 24V (173 Hp) | Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 14.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 40 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 235 g/km | |
| Power: | 173 hp | 350 hp |
| Max power in: | 6250 rpm. | 7000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 4.0 sec |
| Torque: | 224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Middle, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2544 cm3 | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC - VVT-i |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.4 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4700 mm | 4084 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1802 mm |
| Height: | 1320 mm | 1129 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | 1115 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 205/45 R17; 265/35 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17; R18 |