The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)

€ 94,000
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 51,700
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 94,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

ⓘ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 sDrive35i.
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
70.9
78.8
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
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 sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
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 sDrive35i
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1056 lb
29.94 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
302 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
6.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
6.59 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
24 mpg
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
256 mi
Range
380 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
256 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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).
170.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
183.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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