The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Coupé xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 39,400
€ 47,000
€ 39,400
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 320d Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 31.3 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 9.1 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW 320d 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
180.3
90.6
149
180.3 in
Length
149 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
3505 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1576 lb
44.96 %
General
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
E92
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 320d Coupé
175 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
BMW 320d Coupé
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé
20.03 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé
44 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
702 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 320d Coupé
702 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
111 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 320d Coupé
111 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
893 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
