2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2009 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
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, 2009 BMW Z4 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2009 BMW Z4 has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 2009 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Exige | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |
