The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 94,000
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 43,300
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
€ 94,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 sDrive20i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
70.9
78.8
51.3
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i 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 380 IPS (17 - 18)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i 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 sDrive20i
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
825 lb
25.03 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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 sDrive20i
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-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
194 hp
at 4500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 hp
194 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
302 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
170 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
24 mpg
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
256 mi
Range
529 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
256 mi
529 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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).
115.6 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
183.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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