The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. BMW 335i Coupé Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 53,500
€ 47,200
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 8.5 inches lower than the BMW 335i Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 335i Coupé
45.6
68
75.9
54.1
70.2
78.1
68 in
Width
70.2 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
45.6 in
Height
54.1 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 335i Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
1499 lb
42.1 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 335i 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW 335i Coupé
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 335i Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i Coupé
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
BMW 335i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 335i Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 335i Coupé
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
301 mi
Range
426 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
426 mi
BMW 335i 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).
174.3 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 335i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 335i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
