The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)
€ 90,700
€ 36,400
€ 90,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 sDrive23i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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 sDrive23i
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
25.01 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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 sDrive23i
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 hp
201 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
302 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
178 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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6.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
6.53 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
402 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
239 mi
402 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Environmental Impact
197 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).
161.1 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
197 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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
