The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. BMW 330d Coupé DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 47,000
€ 45,100
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 330d Coupé DPF.
Lotus Exige
BMW 330d 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 330d Coupé DPF
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
1631 lb
45.81 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 330d 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
311 mi
Range
574 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
574 mi
BMW 330d 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).
135.8 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 330d 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
