The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. BMW 325d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 42,800
 BMW 325d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 325d Coupé
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800

ⓘ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 325d Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 325d Coupé
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
54.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)
108.7
181.6
149.5 in
Length
181.6 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
BMW 325d Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1466 lb
41.56 %
BMW 325d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Lotus Exige
BMW 325d Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
BMW 325d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Coupé

Performance

Lotus Exige
BMW 325d Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Coupé

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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
BMW 325d Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d Coupé
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
621 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d 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).
125.5 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
BMW 325d Coupé
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