The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 66,900
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 45,800
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800

ⓘ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 sDrive30i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
70.9
78.8
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (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 sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (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 sDrive30i
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1257 lb
37.88 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
5.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.96 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
246 mi
Range
412 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
412 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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).
157.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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