The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster M40i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 77,800
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 61,000
 BMW Z4 Roadster M40i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
€ 77,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000

ⓘ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 M40i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
70.9
78.8
51.3
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster M40i 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 IPS (16 - 18)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster M40i 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 M40i
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1078 lb
30.37 %
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
345 hp
335 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster M40i

▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.59 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
7.16 lb/hp
10.59 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
25 mpg
33 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
265 mi
Range
455 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
265 mi
455 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
178.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data