The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. BMW M4 Coupé (14 - 17)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 73,700
 BMW M4 Coupé (14 - 17) BMW M4 Coupé
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,700

ⓘ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 34.4 inches shorter, 5.6 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the BMW M4 Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW M4 Coupé
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
54.4
Blueprint BMW M4 Coupé (14 - 17)
73.6
79.3
68 in
Width
73.6 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
45.6 in
Height
54.4 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
Blueprint BMW M4 Coupé (14 - 17)
110.7
183.9
149.5 in
Length
183.9 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
BMW M4 Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3466 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1404 lb
40.51 %
BMW M4 Coupé (14 - 17)

General

Lotus Exige
BMW M4 Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
F82
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 manual transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
BMW M4 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-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
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
425 hp
BMW M4 Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M4 Coupé

Performance

Lotus Exige
BMW M4 Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M4 Coupé

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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
8.16 lb/hp
BMW M4 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
BMW M4 Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M4 Coupé
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
424 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
424 mi
BMW M4 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).
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M4 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
BMW M4 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data