The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Coupé (06 - 07) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 37,000
€ 53,500
€ 37,000
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 325i Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 30.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 9.3 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW 325i 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
180.3
90.6
149.5
180.3 in
Length
149.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1235 lb
37.47 %
General
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
E92
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
215 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
184 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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15.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
15.33 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
28 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
466 mi
Range
301 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
466 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 325i Coupé
159.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i 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
