The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 90,700

€ 57,600

€ 90,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,600
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
44.4
70.9
78.8
50.6
70.5
76.8
70.9 in
Width
70.5 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
44.4 in
Height
50.6 in
93.3
160.8
98.3
167.1
160.8 in
Length
167.1 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
1080 lb
30.62 %

General
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5900 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 hp
335 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
302 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
▶ REPLAY
6.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
6.53 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
380 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
239 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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).
170.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
197 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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