The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 47,000
€ 44,200
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 32.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 9.1 inches lower than the BMW 325i Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
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
181.6
149 in
Length
181.6 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
1653 lb
46.14 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.67 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
16.67 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
311 mi
Range
477 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i 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).
155.3 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
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
