The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. BMW 320d Coupé DPF xDrive Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 53,500
€ 41,200
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 30.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 9.3 inches lower than the BMW 320d Coupé DPF.
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
45.6
68
75.9
54.9
70.2
78.1
68 in
Width
70.2 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
45.6 in
Height
54.9 in
90.6
149.5
108.7
180.3
149.5 in
Length
180.3 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
1477 lb
41.74 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
301 mi
Range
642 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
642 mi
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé DPF
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
