The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora 400 2+0 (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 97,300
€ 85,000
€ 97,300
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 400 is 3.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Lotus Evora 400
BMW M3 CSL
48.4
72.6
80.5
53.7
70.1
78
72.6 in
Width
70.1 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
48.4 in
Height
53.7 in
101.4
173.1
107.4
176.9
173.1 in
Length
176.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Evora 400
BMW M3 CSL
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3929 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.12 %
General
Lotus Evora 400
BMW M3 CSL
Evora
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Evora 400
BMW M3 CSL
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
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
399 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Lotus Evora 400
399 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Lotus Evora 400
302 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Lotus Evora 400
BMW M3 CSL
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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7.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Lotus Evora 400
7.82 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora 400
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lotus Evora 400
24 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
385 mi
Range
329 mi
Lotus Evora 400
385 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
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).
225.5 kWh
Lotus Evora 400
183.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora 400
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
809 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
