The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)
€ 110,000
€ 43,400
€ 110,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 sDrive30i.
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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 sDrive30i
2039 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
1246 lb
37.93 %
General
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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 sDrive30i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
410 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
302 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Performance
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus 3-Eleven
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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4.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.93 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
4.97 lb/hp
12.93 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
24 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
402 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
256 mi
402 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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).
161.1 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
183.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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
