The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 47,000
€ 85,000
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 27.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 8 inches lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
45.8
67.7
75.6
53.7
70.1
78
67.7 in
Width
70.1 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
45.8 in
Height
53.7 in
90.6
149
107.4
176.9
149 in
Length
176.9 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
1124 lb
36.81 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
Exige S2
Generation
E46
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 CSL
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
311 mi
Range
329 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
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).
225.5 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
