The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora 2+2 (09 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
€ 68,400
€ 68,000
€ 68,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Lotus Evora is 10.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 Coupé
48.1
72.8
80.6
56.1
71
77.8
72.8 in
Width
71 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
48.1 in
Height
56.1 in
101.4
170.9
108.7
181.7
170.9 in
Length
181.7 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 Coupé
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
16.5 %
General
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 Coupé
Evora
Generation
E92
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 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lotus Evora
276 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Lotus Evora
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 Coupé
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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11.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
11.04 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lotus Evora
26 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
409 mi
Range
316 mi
Lotus Evora
409 mi
316 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
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).
235 kWh
Lotus Evora
172.4 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
937 lb
1.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
