The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Lotus Evora 2+2 (09 - 15)
€ 85,000
€ 68,400
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 CSL is 15 cm longer, 6.8 cm narrower and 14.2 cm taller than the Lotus Evora.
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
1365
1780
1980
1223
1848
2048
1780 mm
Width
1848 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1365 mm
Height
1223 mm
2729
4492
2575
4342
4492 mm
Length
4342 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
E46
Generation
Evora
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
276 bhp
Lotus Evora
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 4700 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
350 NM
Lotus Evora
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.01 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
5.01 kg/bhp
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
31 mpg
Lotus Evora
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
329 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
409 mi
Lotus Evora
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Evora
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
No data
410 L
Boot Capacity
50 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
