The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer (16 - 16) vs. BMW 320d Coupé DPF xDrive Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 74,000

€ 41,200

€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Lotus Exige Coupé is 19.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 10.5 inches lower than the BMW 320d Coupé DPF.
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
44.4
70.9
78.8
54.9
70.2
78.1
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
44.4 in
Height
54.9 in
93.3
160.8
108.7
180.3
160.8 in
Length
180.3 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
1091 lb
30.83 %

General
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Exige S3
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
170 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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7.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.09 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
246 mi
Range
642 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
246 mi
642 mi
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
191.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data