The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (17 - 18)
€ 47,000
€ 42,900
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 9 inches lower than the BMW 420i Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 420i Coupé
45.8
67.7
75.6
54.8
71.9
79.4
67.7 in
Width
71.9 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
45.8 in
Height
54.8 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 420i Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
1676 lb
46.5 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 420i Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
F32
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 manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW 420i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 420i Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 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 420i Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.92 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
19.92 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
311 mi
Range
565 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
565 mi
BMW 420i 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).
125 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 420i 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
