The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Lotus Evora GT430 (17 - 18)
€ 85,000
€ 145,000
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,000
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Lotus Evora GT430.
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora GT430
53.7
70.1
78
48.4
72.6
80.5
70.1 in
Width
72.6 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
53.7 in
Height
48.4 in
107.4
176.9
101.4
173.1
176.9 in
Length
173.1 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora GT430
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3929 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.22 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora GT430
E46
Generation
Evora
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora GT430
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
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
430 hp
Lotus Evora GT430
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Lotus Evora GT430
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora GT430
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora GT430
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.66 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
6.66 lb/hp
Lotus Evora GT430
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora GT430
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Evora GT430
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
329 mi
Range
369 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
369 mi
Lotus Evora GT430
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Evora GT430
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Evora GT430
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
