The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 (16 - ..)
€ 56,900
€ 76,500
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The BMW M3 Coupé is 16.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 9.6 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
54
70.1
78
44.4
70.9
78.8
70.1 in
Width
70.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
54 in
Height
44.4 in
107.5
176.9
93.3
160.8
176.9 in
Length
160.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
29.3 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
E46
Generation
Exige S3
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
292 mi
Range
246 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
