Lotus Exige S vs BMW Z4 M Coupe
| Category | BMW Z4 M Coupe | Lotus Exige S |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 222 / 219 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 215 / 159 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1486 / 3276 | 934 / 2059 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 231 / 227 | 237 / 234 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW Z4 M Coupe | Lotus Exige S |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (2004 - 06/2008) | 1:27.10 | 1:22.40 |
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:39.98 | 1:37.46 |
| Oulton Park (Full Circuit) | 2:01.55 | 2:02.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW Z4 M Coupe | Lotus Exige S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.1 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 18.1 s | 18.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.0 s @ 89.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s @ 105.0 mph | 12.6 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z4 M Coupe | Lotus Exige S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 257 kph (160 mph) | 240 kph (149 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (154 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z4 M Coupe | Lotus Exige S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
Exige S is the fastest by a small margin.
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