The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 53,500
€ 85,000
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 69.5 cm shorter, 5.3 cm narrower and 20.6 cm lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
1159
1727
1927
1365
1780
1980
1727 mm
Width
1780 mm
1927 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1159 mm
Height
1365 mm
2300
3797
2729
4492
3797 mm
Length
4492 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
935 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
450 kg
32.49 %
General
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
Exige S2
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
217 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 bhp
355 bhp
BMW M3 CSL
215 NM
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Lotus Exige
215 NM
370 NM
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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4.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.9 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.31 kg/bhp
3.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lotus Exige
31 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
301 mi
Range
329 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
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).
225.5 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
231 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
