The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora 2+2 IPS (11 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 70,400
€ 85,000
€ 70,400
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 15 cm shorter, 6.8 cm wider and 14.2 cm lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
1223
1848
2048
1365
1780
1980
1848 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1223 mm
Height
1365 mm
2575
4342
2729
4492
4342 mm
Length
4492 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %
General
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
Evora
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
276 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Lotus Evora
276 bhp
355 bhp
BMW M3 CSL
350 NM
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Lotus Evora
350 NM
370 NM
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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5.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.9 kg/bhp
Lotus Evora
5.01 kg/bhp
3.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lotus Evora
32 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
429 mi
Range
329 mi
Lotus Evora
429 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
225.5 kWh
Lotus Evora
164.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
415 kg
50 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
