The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 (16 - ..) vs. BMW 430d Coupé Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 76,500
€ 54,300
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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 21.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 9.8 inches lower than the BMW 430d Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
44.4
70.9
78.8
54.2
71.9
79.4
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
44.4 in
Height
54.2 in
93.3
160.8
110.6
182.6
160.8 in
Length
182.6 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
1290 lb
34.52 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
Exige S3
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
254 hp
BMW 430d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 430d Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 430d Coupé
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7.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.09 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 430d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 430d Coupé
16 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
246 mi
Range
644 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
246 mi
644 mi
BMW 430d Coupé
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).
113.1 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
191.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 430d Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















