The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. BMW M4 CS Coupé M DKG (17 - 18)
€ 76,600
€ 116,900
€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,900
ⓘ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 23.1 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 10.4 inches lower than the BMW M4 CS Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M4 CS Coupé
44.4
70.9
78.8
54.8
73.6
79.3
70.9 in
Width
73.6 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
44.4 in
Height
54.8 in
93.3
160.8
110.7
183.9
160.8 in
Length
183.9 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M4 CS Coupé
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
1177 lb
32.26 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M4 CS Coupé
Exige S3
Generation
F82
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 M4 CS Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
454 hp
BMW M4 CS Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M4 CS Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M4 CS Coupé
162 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M4 CS Coupé
▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.04 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
8.04 lb/hp
BMW M4 CS Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M4 CS Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M4 CS Coupé
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
265 mi
Range
444 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
444 mi
BMW M4 CS 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).
159.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW M4 CS Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M4 CS Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
