Compare Lotus Exige 3 vs BMW M4 F82 Coupe vs BMW Z4 E86

Variants
Exige Cup 380
Exige Cup 430
Exige Cup R
Exige S V6
Exige Sport 350
Exige Sport 350 AT
Exige Sport 380
Exige Sport 380 AT
Exige Sport 410
Exige V6 Cup
M3
M3 DCT
M3 Competition
M3 Competition DCT
M3 CS DCT
M3 GTS DCT
3.0si

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
160 L / 5.7 cu-ft
445 L / 15.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
13.9 L / 14.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Width
1870 mm / 73.6 in
1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Wheelbase
2812 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine
2GR-FE
S55B30
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Type
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 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
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
86%
86%
78%
Pros
  • Superb handling
  • Very light
  • Powerful V6
  • Good reliability
  • Superb exterior styling
  • Great handling characteristics
  • Rather good S55 engine
  • Manual transmission
  • Reliable drivetrain
  • Overall coherent design
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Light
Cons
  • Very little cargo space
  • MacPherson front suspension
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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