The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)

€ 94,000
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 36,600
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
€ 94,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
70.9
78.8
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (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 380 IPS (17 - 18)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (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 sDrive18i
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
825 lb
25.03 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 hp
154 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
302 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
170 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

▶ REPLAY
6.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
6.59 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
256 mi
Range
503 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
256 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Environmental Impact
183.8 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
183.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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