2000 BMW M3 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW M3 weights approximately 661 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW M3 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M3 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |
