The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
€ 47,000
€ 68,000
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 32.7 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 10.3 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 Coupé
45.8
67.7
75.6
56.1
71
77.8
67.7 in
Width
71 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
45.8 in
Height
56.1 in
90.6
149
108.7
181.7
149 in
Length
181.7 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
1720 lb
47.14 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
311 mi
Range
316 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
316 mi
BMW M3 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).
235 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
