The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. BMW 320d Coupé DPF (07 - 08)
€ 47,000
€ 36,400
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 31.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 9.1 inches lower than the BMW 320d Coupé DPF.
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
45.8
67.7
75.6
54.9
70.2
78.1
67.7 in
Width
70.2 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
45.8 in
Height
54.9 in
90.6
149
108.7
180.3
149 in
Length
180.3 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
1389 lb
41.86 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
311 mi
Range
790 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
