The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Coupé Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 77,800
€ 41,000
€ 77,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 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
180.3
160.8 in
Length
180.3 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
891 lb
26.5 %
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.64 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
15.64 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
265 mi
Range
529 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i 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).
140.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
