The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. BMW 325i Coupé (06 - 07)
€ 53,500
€ 37,000
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 325i Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i 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
180.3
149.5 in
Length
180.3 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
1235 lb
37.47 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
301 mi
Range
466 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
466 mi
BMW 325i 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).
159.2 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 325i 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
