The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18)
€ 46,000

€ 90,700

€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,700
ⓘ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 sDrive28i is 6.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Lotus Exige Roadster
50.8
70.5
76.8
44.4
70.9
78.8
70.5 in
Width
70.9 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
50.8 in
Height
44.4 in
98.3
166.9
93.3
160.8
166.9 in
Length
160.8 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Lotus Exige Roadster
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
25.76 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Lotus Exige Roadster
E89
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
242 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
13.62 lb/hp
6.53 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
35 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
503 mi
Range
239 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
503 mi
239 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).
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).
197 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
128.7 kWh
197 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data