The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (13 - 16)

€ 77,800
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 37,300
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
€ 77,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300

ⓘ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 sDrive20i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
70.9
78.8
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (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 Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (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 sDrive20i
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3803 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
769 lb
23.73 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (13 - 16)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
345 hp
181 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
162 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
7.16 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
265 mi
Range
503 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
265 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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).
128.7 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
178.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data