The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (13 - 16) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)

€ 37,300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
€ 66,900
 Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,900

ⓘ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 Z4 Roadster sDrive20i is 15.5 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 16.2 cm taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
1291
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (13 - 16)
1790
1951
1129
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
1802
2002
1790 mm
Width
1802 mm
1951 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2002 mm
1291 mm
Height
1129 mm
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (13 - 16)
2496
4239
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
2370
4084
4239 mm
Length
4084 mm
2496 mm
Wheelbase
2370 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
935 kg
1725 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1166 kg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
535 kg
36.39 %
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
E89
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 7000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
181 bhp
346 bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
270 NM
400 NM
Lotus Exige Roadster

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
146 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.7 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
8.12 kg/bhp
2.7 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
42 mpg
28 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
246 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
503 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
128.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
236 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
255 kg
Maximum Payload
231 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
112 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data