The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i (13 - 16)
€ 76,500

€ 34,300

€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 sDrive18i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
44.4
70.9
78.8
50.8
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
93.3
160.8
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 sDrive18i
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3803 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
24.5 %

General
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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 sDrive18i
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
345 hp
154 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
170 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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7.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
7.09 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
246 mi
Range
503 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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).
128.7 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data