The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Coupé DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 45,100
€ 47,000
€ 45,100
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 330d Coupé DPF 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 330d Coupé DPF
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 330d Coupé DPF
Lotus Exige
3560 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1631 lb
45.81 %
General
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
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 330d Coupé DPF
Lotus Exige
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
228 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
369 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Lotus Exige
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
15.61 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
36 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
574 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
574 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
135.8 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 330d Coupé DPF
135.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
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
