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Compare Lotus Europa S vs BMW 1 Series E82 Coupe vs BMW Z4 M

Variants
118d
118d AT
120d
120d AT
120i
120i AT
123d
125i
125i AT
135i
135i AT
Z4 M

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
154 L / 5.4 cu-ft
370 L / 13.1 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
44.0 L / 11.6 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
2
Payload
71 kg / 157 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
175/55 R17, 225/45 R17
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1120 mm / 44.1 in
Size | Length
3900 mm / 153.5 in
4360 mm / 171.7 in
Size | Width
1714 mm / 67.5 in
1748 mm / 68.8 in
1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1457.0 mm / 57.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
Weight
995.0 kg / 2193.6 lbs
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2330 mm / 91.7 in
2660 mm / 104.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
9.3 sec
Fuel Economy
9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
GM Z20LER
Engine | Bore
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc
Engine | Power
203.0 hp / 151.4 kW @ 5400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
101.6 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
263 Nm / 194.0 lb-ft
Engine | Type
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2010
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
70%
67%
82%
Pros
  • More practical than the Exige
  • Superb handling
  • Agile and lightweight
  • Good handling
  • Decent styling
  • Some good I6 engines
  • Unique exterior styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Good, reasonably reliable S54 engine
  • Manual transmission + RWD
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Very little cargo space
  • Toy-like styling
  • Bad N54 and N47 engines
  • MacPherson front suspension
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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