The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

€ 68,000
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) BMW M3 Coupé
€ 53,500
 Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 68,000
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 M3 Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 32.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 10.4 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
71
77.8
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
71 in
Width
68 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
56.1 in
Height
45.6 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
108.7
181.7
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
181.7 in
Length
149.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
3649 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1587 lb
43.5 %
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

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
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige

Performance

BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
301 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
316 mi
301 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
235 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
937 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data