The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 136,900
 BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10) BMW M3 GTS
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 136,900

ⓘ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 33.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 9 inches lower than the BMW M3 GTS.
Lotus Exige
BMW M3 GTS
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
54.6
Blueprint BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10)
71
77.8
68 in
Width
71 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
45.6 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
Blueprint BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10)
108.7
182.9
149.5 in
Length
182.9 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
BMW M3 GTS
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1477 lb
41.74 %
BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10)

General

Lotus Exige
BMW M3 GTS
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
BMW M3 GTS
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 GTS
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 GTS

Performance

Lotus Exige
BMW M3 GTS
149 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 GTS

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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
7.97 lb/hp
BMW M3 GTS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
BMW M3 GTS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 GTS
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
308 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 GTS
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).
240.6 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 GTS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
BMW M3 GTS
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data