The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
€ 77,800
€ 60,100
€ 77,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘ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 40.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 24.3 cm lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
1129
1802
2002
1372
1780
1980
1802 mm
Width
1780 mm
2002 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1129 mm
Height
1372 mm
2370
4084
2731
4492
4084 mm
Length
4492 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
1121 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
449 kg
28.6 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Exige S3
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
345 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 bhp
338 bhp
BMW M3 Coupé
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
400 NM
365 NM
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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3.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.64 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Coupé
3.25 kg/bhp
4.64 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
30 mpg
21 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
265 mi
Range
292 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
292 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).
253.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
5
879 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
