The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)

€ 43,400
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 66,900
 Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 43,400
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 sDrive30i is 6.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Lotus Exige Roadster
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
93.3
160.8
166.9 in
Length
160.8 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Lotus Exige Roadster
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
1224 lb
37.26 %
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
254 hp
346 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

▶ REPLAY
12.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.96 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
12.93 lb/hp
5.96 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
28 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
246 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
402 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 sDrive30i
161.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data