The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 66,900

€ 52,000

€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 15.5 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 16.2 cm lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
1129
1802
2002
1291
1790
1951
1802 mm
Width
1790 mm
2002 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1951 mm
1129 mm
Height
1291 mm
2370
4084
2496
4239
4084 mm
Length
4239 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2496 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
935 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg

Weight Difference:
665 kg
41.56 %

General
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Exige S3
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
346 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 bhp
302 bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
400 NM
400 NM
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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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2.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.3 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
2.7 kg/bhp
5.3 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
28 mpg
31 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
246 mi
Range
380 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
380 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).
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).
170.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
236 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
231 kg
Maximum Payload
255 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
310 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data