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 27.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 8 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
53.7
70.1
78
45.8
67.7
75.6
70.1 in
Width
67.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
53.7 in
Height
45.8 in
107.4
176.9
90.6
149
176.9 in
Length
149 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
3053 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1124 lb
36.81 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
E46
Generation
Exige S2
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 Exige
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
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
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
915 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
