The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 410 (19 - ..) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
€ 99,500

€ 49,300

€ 99,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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
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 sDrive35i
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
1036 lb
29.74 %

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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
410 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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5.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.97 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
mpg
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
364 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
mi
364 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
0 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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