The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 110,000

€ 49,000

€ 110,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus 3-Eleven is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i.
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
47.3
73.1
81
51.3
73.4
79.7
73.1 in
Width
73.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
47.3 in
Height
51.3 in
93.3
162.2
97.2
170.2
162.2 in
Length
170.2 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2039 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
1279 lb
38.55 %

General
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
3-Eleven
Generation
G29
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-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
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
410 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
302 lb‑ft
295 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
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus 3-Eleven
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
▶ REPLAY
4.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
4.97 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus 3-Eleven
24 mpg
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
256 mi
Range
539 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
256 mi
539 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).
113.6 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
183.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus 3-Eleven
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
531 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data