BMW M3 vs Lotus Exige S 240
| Category | Lotus Exige S 240 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.8 l R4 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 240 / 237 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 230 / 170 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 948 / 2090 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 253 / 250 | 258 / 255 |
| Average price | €56,000 | €79,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lotus Exige S 240 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.3 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.9 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.4 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.4 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.6 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.9 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.4 s | 15.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.6 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 93.8 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 108.1 mph | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Lotus Exige S 240 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.8 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.3 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.4 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 15.4 s | 11.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 19.2 s | 12.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.2 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.2 s | 10.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Exige S 240 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.9 s @ 1919 ft | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.73 g (7 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.4 kph (44.4 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 135 m (444 ft) | 136 m (445 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Exige S 240 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 73 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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