Comparisons / Comparison of BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6

Comparison of BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V ×
Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6 ×
General
MakeBMWLotus
ModelM3Evora
GenerationM3 Convertible (E46)Evora S
Modification3.2i 24V3.5 V6
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.lotuscars.com/
Number of doors22
Number of seats44
Body typeCabrioletCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20012011
Production to (year)20062015
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250286
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.54.6
City consumption (l/100km)17.914.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.87.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.19.9
CO2 emissions (g/km)-229
Emission standard-EURO V
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalMiddle, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)343350
Max. torque (Nm)365400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,2463,456
Compression ratio11.510.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)7,9007,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,9004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8794
Piston stroke (mm)9183
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc - vvt-i
Turbine-Mechanical supercharging (Compressor)
Fuel tank (l)6360
Engine oil capacity (l)-10.1
Coolant capacity (l)-17
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springDouble wishbone
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/45 R18
  • 255/40 R18
  • 225/40 ZR18
  • 255/35 ZR19
Turning radius (m)1110.7
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4924,361
Width (mm)1,780-
Height (mm)1,3631,229
Wheelbase (mm)2,7312,575
Kerb weight (kg)1,6551,436
Gross weight (kg)2,1001,836
Minimum boot space (l)300160
Front track (mm)1,5081,564
Rear track (mm)1,5251,575
Ride height (mm)-140
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.350.33



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