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 5.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Lotus Evora.
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
53.7
70.1
78
48.1
72.8
80.6
70.1 in
Width
72.8 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
53.7 in
Height
48.1 in
107.4
176.9
101.4
170.9
176.9 in
Length
170.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
E46
Generation
Evora
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 CSL
Lotus Evora
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
276 hp
Lotus Evora
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
11.04 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Evora
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
