The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (11 - 13)
€ 110,000
€ 43,600
€ 110,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 Lotus 3-Eleven is 4.7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i.
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
47.3
73.1
81
50.8
70.5
76.8
73.1 in
Width
70.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
47.3 in
Height
50.8 in
93.3
162.2
98.3
166.9
162.2 in
Length
166.9 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
2039 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
1213 lb
37.3 %
General
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
3-Eleven
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
410 hp
242 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
302 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Performance
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus 3-Eleven
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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4.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
4.97 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
503 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
256 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
183.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
531 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















