The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 39,600
€ 53,500
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 32.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 9.3 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
54.9
70.2
78.1
45.6
68
75.9
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
54.9 in
Height
45.6 in
108.7
181.6
90.6
149.5
181.6 in
Length
149.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1257 lb
37.88 %
General
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
E92
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 320d Coupé
181 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d Coupé
280 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé
18.33 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé
44 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
715 mi
Range
301 mi
BMW 320d Coupé
715 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé
109.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
893 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
