The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
€ 49,300
€ 94,000
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,000
ⓘ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
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 sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
1012 lb
29.05 %
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
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
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
302 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
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.59 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
11.53 lb/hp
6.59 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
25 mpg
24 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
364 mi
Range
256 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
256 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
