The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. BMW 330i Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 47,000
€ 48,000
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 330i Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 330i 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
180.3
149 in
Length
180.3 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW 330i Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
1720 lb
47.14 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 330i 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 330i 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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 330i Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
BMW 330i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 330i Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 330i Coupé
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
311 mi
Range
472 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
472 mi
BMW 330i 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).
157.2 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 330i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 330i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
