The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora 2+2 (09 - 15) vs. BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10)
€ 68,400
€ 136,900
€ 68,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 136,900
ⓘ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 11.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the BMW M3 GTS.
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 GTS
48.1
72.8
80.6
54.6
71
77.8
72.8 in
Width
71 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
48.1 in
Height
54.6 in
101.4
170.9
108.7
182.9
170.9 in
Length
182.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 GTS
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
13.9 %
General
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 GTS
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 GTS
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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lotus Evora
276 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 GTS
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Lotus Evora
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 GTS
Performance
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 GTS
162 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 GTS
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11.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
11.04 lb/hp
7.97 lb/hp
BMW M3 GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 GTS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lotus Evora
26 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 GTS
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
409 mi
Range
308 mi
Lotus Evora
409 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 GTS
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).
240.6 kWh
Lotus Evora
172.4 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 GTS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 GTS
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
606 lb
1.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















