The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. BMW 320i Coupé Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 47,000
€ 35,800
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 79.5 cm shorter, 6.3 cm narrower and 23.2 cm lower than the BMW 320i Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
1163
1719
1919
1395
1782
1985
1719 mm
Width
1782 mm
1919 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1163 mm
Height
1395 mm
2300
3785
2760
4580
3785 mm
Length
4580 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
875 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
590 kg
40.27 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
189 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 320i Coupé
181 NM
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Lotus Exige
181 NM
210 NM
BMW 320i Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Coupé
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.63 kg/bhp
8.72 kg/bhp
BMW 320i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lotus Exige
32 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 320i Coupé
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
311 mi
Range
575 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i Coupé
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).
128.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
291 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
