The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
€ 49,300
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_E89.png)
€ 76,500
![Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Lotus_Exige_Sport_350_S3.webp)
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500
ⓘ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 sDrive35i is 15.5 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 16.2 cm taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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 sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1110 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_E89.png)
Weight Difference:
470 kg
29.75 %
![Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Lotus_Exige_Sport_350_S3.png)
General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
E89
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with compressor
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
![](graphbase/engines/BMW_N54.png)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 7000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 bhp
345 bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
400 NM
400 NM
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/BMW_Z4_E89.png)
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Lotus_Exige_Sport_350_S3.png)
Lotus Exige Roadster
▶ REPLAY
5.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.22 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
5.23 kg/bhp
3.22 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
30 mpg
28 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
364 mi
Range
246 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
255 kg
Maximum Payload
890 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
112 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data