The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)

€ 49,300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 76,500
 Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 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 6.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
70.5
76.8
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (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 sDrive35i (09 - 13)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
93.3
160.8
166.9 in
Length
160.8 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1036 lb
29.74 %
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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 sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

▶ REPLAY
11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
11.53 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
25 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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