Compare Lotus Exige 3 vs BMW M2 F87 vs BMW Z4 M
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
M2 MT
M2 DCT
M2 Competition MT
M2 Competition DCT
M2 CS MT
M2 CS DCT
Z4 M
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
160 L / 5.7 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.5 L / 15.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
52.0 L / 13.7 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
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
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/35 ZR19 93Y, 265/35 ZR19 98Y
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
10.5 m / 34.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
1601.0 mm / 63.0 in
Wheel Size
9.0J x 19, 10.0J x 19
Wheelbase
2693 mm / 106.0 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 4
Engine
2GR-FE
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%
83%
82%
Pros
- Superb handling
- Very light
- Powerful V6
- Good reliability
- Good performance overall
- Compact form factor
- Light for a BMW
- Unique exterior styling
- Good handling characteristics
- Good, reasonably reliable S54 engine
- Manual transmission + RWD
Cons
- Very little cargo space
- Build quality concerns
- Base model with just N55 engine
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
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