The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
€ 43,300

€ 77,800

€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
51.3
73.4
79.7
44.4
70.9
78.8
73.4 in
Width
70.9 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
51.3 in
Height
44.4 in
97.2
170.2
93.3
160.8
170.2 in
Length
160.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
825 lb
25.03 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
G29
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
194 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
194 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
149 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
16.99 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
39 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
529 mi
Range
265 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
529 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
115.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
269 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data