The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. BMW M3 Coupé M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 76,600
€ 71,800
€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige Coupé is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 11.6 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
44.4
70.9
78.8
56.1
71
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
44.4 in
Height
56.1 in
93.3
160.8
108.7
181.7
160.8 in
Length
181.7 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
1221 lb
33.06 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Exige S3
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
8.92 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
265 mi
Range
329 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 Coupé
178.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
