The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 85,000
€ 47,000
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CSL is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 70.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 20.2 cm taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
1365
1780
1980
1163
1719
1919
1780 mm
Width
1719 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1919 mm
1365 mm
Height
1163 mm
2729
4492
2300
3785
4492 mm
Length
3785 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
875 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1166 kg
Weight Difference:
510 kg
36.82 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
E46
Generation
Exige S2
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 Exige
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 7800 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
189 bhp
Lotus Exige
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
181 NM
at 6800 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
181 NM
Lotus Exige
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
32 mpg
Lotus Exige
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 L
329 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
415 kg
Maximum Payload
291 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
112 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
