The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d Coupé xDrive (10 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

€ 47,400
BMW 330d Coupé xDrive (10 - 13) BMW 330d Coupé
€ 53,500
 Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 47,400
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 330d 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 330d Coupé
Lotus Exige
54.9
Blueprint BMW 330d Coupé xDrive (10 - 13)
70.2
78.1
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 330d Coupé xDrive (10 - 13)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
181.6 in
Length
149.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d Coupé
Lotus Exige
3748 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
BMW 330d Coupé xDrive (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1687 lb
45.01 %
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

General

BMW 330d 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 330d Coupé
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 330d Coupé
242 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330d Coupé
384 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige

Performance

BMW 330d Coupé
Lotus Exige
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

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15.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
BMW 330d Coupé
15.49 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 330d Coupé
36 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
301 mi
BMW 330d Coupé
583 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 330d Coupé
133.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d 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