The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. BMW 320i Coupé (10 - 13)
€ 53,500
€ 34,100
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 32.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 9.3 inches lower than the BMW 320i Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
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
181.6
149.5 in
Length
181.6 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
1102 lb
34.83 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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
BMW 320i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Coupé
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.83 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
18.83 lb/hp
BMW 320i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 320i Coupé
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
301 mi
Range
593 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
593 mi
BMW 320i Coupé
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).
125 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 320i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 320i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
