The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora 2+0 (12 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 64,900
€ 85,000
€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 Lotus Evora is 5.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
48.1
72.8
80.6
53.7
70.1
78
72.8 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
48.1 in
Height
53.7 in
101.4
170.9
107.4
176.9
170.9 in
Length
176.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
Evora
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Evora
BMW M3 CSL
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Lotus Evora
276 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Lotus Evora
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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11.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
11.04 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lotus Evora
26 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
409 mi
Range
329 mi
Lotus Evora
409 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
225.5 kWh
Lotus Evora
172.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
915 lb
1.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
