The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 90,700
€ 56,900
€ 90,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘ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 16.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 9.6 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
44.4
70.9
78.8
54
70.1
78
70.9 in
Width
70.1 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
44.4 in
Height
54 in
93.3
160.8
107.5
176.9
160.8 in
Length
176.9 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
29.3 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Exige S3
Generation
E46
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 M3 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
375 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
302 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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6.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
6.53 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
239 mi
Range
292 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
239 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 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).
253.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
197 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
5
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
