The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora S 2+2 IPS (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Coupé (10 - 13)
€ 79,400

€ 31,700

€ 79,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 S is 10.6 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 6.8 inches lower than the BMW 318i Coupé.
Lotus Evora S
BMW 318i Coupé
48.1
72.8
80.6
54.9
70.2
78.1
72.8 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
48.1 in
Height
54.9 in
101.4
170.9
108.7
181.6
170.9 in
Length
181.6 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Evora S
BMW 318i Coupé
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.7 %

General
Lotus Evora S
BMW 318i 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Evora S
BMW 318i Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Evora S
345 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Lotus Evora S
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Coupé
Performance
Lotus Evora S
BMW 318i Coupé
172 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Evora S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Coupé
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8.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Lotus Evora S
8.83 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora S
BMW 318i Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lotus Evora S
23 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i Coupé
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
365 mi
Range
621 mi
Lotus Evora S
365 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i Coupé
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Lotus Evora S
193.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora S
BMW 318i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
827 lb
1.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data