The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)

€ 60,100
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Coupé
€ 77,800
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) Lotus Exige Coupé
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,800

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
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
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
2471 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
990 lb
28.6 %
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)

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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

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
162 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé

 REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
292 mi
Range
265 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
265 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data