The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Cup 380 (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Coupé (10 - 13)
€ 109,900
€ 39,400
€ 109,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 20.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 10.5 inches lower than the BMW 325i Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
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
181.6
160.8 in
Length
181.6 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
2436 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
882 lb
26.58 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
375 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Coupé
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
302 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
175 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
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6.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
6.5 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
239 mi
Range
544 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
239 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
Environmental Impact
197 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).
136.5 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
197 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1973 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
