The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 425d Coupé (14 - 15) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 43,000
€ 47,000
€ 43,000
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 425d Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 33.6 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW 425d Coupé
Lotus Exige
53.6
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
53.6 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 425d Coupé
Lotus Exige
3450 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1521 lb
44.08 %
General
BMW 425d Coupé
Lotus Exige
F32
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 425d Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 425d Coupé
215 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
BMW 425d Coupé
332 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW 425d Coupé
Lotus Exige
153 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 425d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW 425d Coupé
16.05 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 425d Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 425d Coupé
47 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
708 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 425d Coupé
708 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 425d Coupé
102.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 425d 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















