The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
€ 38,800

€ 77,800

€ 38,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i is 15.5 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 16.2 cm taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Lotus Exige Roadster
1291
1790
1951
1129
1802
2002
1790 mm
Width
1802 mm
1951 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2002 mm
1291 mm
Height
1129 mm
2496
4239
2370
4084
4239 mm
Length
4084 mm
2496 mm
Wheelbase
2370 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Lotus Exige Roadster
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1121 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
384 kg
25.51 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with compressor
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
201 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 7000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
201 bhp
345 bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
250 NM
400 NM
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Lotus Exige Roadster
149 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster
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7.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.25 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
7.49 kg/bhp
3.25 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
34 mpg
30 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
417 mi
Range
265 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
417 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 sDrive23i
155.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
255 kg
Maximum Payload
879 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
112 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data