The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. BMW 418d Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 47,000
€ 40,800
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 33.6 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 8.4 inches lower than the BMW 418d Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
45.8
67.7
75.6
54.2
71.9
79.4
67.7 in
Width
71.9 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
45.8 in
Height
54.2 in
90.6
149
110.6
182.6
149 in
Length
182.6 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
1510 lb
43.91 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
148 hp
BMW 418d Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 418d Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 418d Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 418d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 418d Coupé
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
311 mi
Range
864 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
864 mi
BMW 418d 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).
84.3 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 418d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
