The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 68,000
€ 47,000
€ 68,000
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 M3 Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 32.7 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 10.3 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
56.1
71
77.8
45.8
67.7
75.6
71 in
Width
67.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
56.1 in
Height
45.8 in
108.7
181.7
90.6
149
181.7 in
Length
149 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
3649 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1720 lb
47.14 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
E92
Generation
Exige S2
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
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
316 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
316 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
235 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 M3 Coupé
235 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
937 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
