The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. BMW 418d Coupé (15 - 17)
€ 53,500
€ 38,600
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 33.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 8.6 inches lower than the BMW 418d Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
45.6
68
75.9
54.2
71.9
79.4
68 in
Width
71.9 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
45.6 in
Height
54.2 in
90.6
149.5
110.6
182.6
149.5 in
Length
182.6 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
1323 lb
39.09 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
F32
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 manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
148 hp
BMW 418d Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 418d Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 418d Coupé
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 418d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 418d Coupé
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
301 mi
Range
843 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
843 mi
BMW 418d 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).
86.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 418d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW 418d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















