The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Coupé (10 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 31,700
€ 47,000
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 32.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 9.1 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW 318i Coupé
Lotus Exige
54.9
70.2
78.1
45.8
67.7
75.6
70.2 in
Width
67.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
54.9 in
Height
45.8 in
108.7
181.6
90.6
149
181.6 in
Length
149 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Coupé
Lotus Exige
3164 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1235 lb
39.04 %
General
BMW 318i Coupé
Lotus Exige
E92
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 318i Coupé
141 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
BMW 318i Coupé
140 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW 318i Coupé
Lotus Exige
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW 318i Coupé
22.44 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 318i Coupé
37 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
621 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 318i Coupé
621 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
166.7 kWh
BMW 318i Coupé
119.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
827 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
