The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 66,900
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 46,000
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lotus Exige Roadster is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
70.9
78.8
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
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 sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
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 sDrive28i
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1235 lb
37.47 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 hp
242 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

▶ REPLAY
5.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.96 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
246 mi
Range
503 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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).
128.7 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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