The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Coupé Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer (16 - 16)
€ 42,100

€ 74,000

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The BMW 325d Coupé is 19.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 10.5 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
BMW 325d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
54.9
70.2
78.1
44.4
70.9
78.8
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
54.9 in
Height
44.4 in
108.7
180.3
93.3
160.8
180.3 in
Length
160.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
1080 lb
30.62 %

General
BMW 325d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
E92
Generation
Exige S3
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 325d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 325d Coupé
194 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
BMW 325d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé
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18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
BMW 325d Coupé
18.18 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 325d Coupé
38 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
611 mi
Range
246 mi
BMW 325d Coupé
611 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 325d Coupé
127.6 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data