The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 43,400
€ 53,500
€ 43,400
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 420i Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 33.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 8.6 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
54.2
71.9
79.4
45.6
68
75.9
71.9 in
Width
68 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
54.2 in
Height
45.6 in
110.6
182.6
90.6
149.5
182.6 in
Length
149.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1400 lb
40.45 %
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
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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19.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
19.12 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
40 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
632 mi
Range
301 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
632 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
111.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i 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
