The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)

€ 66,900
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 36,400
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lotus Exige Roadster is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
70.9
78.8
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
70.9 in
Width
70.5 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
44.4 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
160.8 in
Length
166.9 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1202 lb
36.84 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Exige S3
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 hp
201 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
170 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

▶ REPLAY
5.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.96 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
246 mi
Range
402 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
402 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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).
161.1 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
509 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data