The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 76,500
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 49,000
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lotus Exige Roadster is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
70.9
78.8
51.3
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
73.4
79.7
70.9 in
Width
73.4 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
44.4 in
Height
51.3 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
97.2
170.2
160.8 in
Length
170.2 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
Weight Difference:
871 lb
26.25 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Exige S3
Generation
G29
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 sDrive30i
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-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
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
345 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Performance

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

177 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
7.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
7.09 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
39 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
246 mi
Range
539 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
539 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).
113.6 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data