The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 410 (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 99,500
€ 85,000
€ 99,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 40.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 23.6 cm lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
1129
1802
2002
1365
1780
1980
1802 mm
Width
1780 mm
2002 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1129 mm
Height
1365 mm
2370
4084
2729
4492
4084 mm
Length
4492 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
1110 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
275 kg
19.86 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
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
410 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
410 bhp
355 bhp
BMW M3 CSL
420 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
420 NM
370 NM
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
47 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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2.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.9 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Coupé
2.71 kg/bhp
3.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
24 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
No data
Range
329 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
225.5 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
0 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
230 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
890 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
410 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data


















