The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

€ 44,200
BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 420d Coupé
€ 53,500
 Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 44,200
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 420d Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 33.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 9.2 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW 420d Coupé
Lotus Exige
54.8
Blueprint BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.9
79.4
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
71.9 in
Width
68 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
54.8 in
Height
45.6 in
Blueprint BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
182.6 in
Length
149.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 420d Coupé
Lotus Exige
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
BMW 420d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1499 lb
42.1 %
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

General

BMW 420d Coupé
Lotus Exige
F32
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 420d 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
181 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
280 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige

Performance

BMW 420d Coupé
Lotus Exige
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
19.67 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420d Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
50 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
301 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
754 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 420d Coupé
96.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420d Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
981 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data