The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 39,700
€ 47,000
€ 39,700
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 420i Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 33.6 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 8.4 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
54.2
71.9
79.4
45.8
67.7
75.6
71.9 in
Width
67.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
54.2 in
Height
45.8 in
110.6
182.6
90.6
149
182.6 in
Length
149 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
3461 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1532 lb
44.26 %
General
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
F32
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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19.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
19.12 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
43 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
678 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
678 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 420i Coupé
104.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
981 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
