The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16)

€ 66,900
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 49,600
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600

ⓘ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 sDrive35i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
70.9
78.8
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16)
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 sDrive35i (13 - 16)
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 sDrive35i
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1422 lb
40.82 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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 sDrive35i
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
Engine Code
N54-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
5.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.96 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
246 mi
Range
364 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
364 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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).
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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