Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 324 td (115 Hp) Automatic & Lotus Exige III S Roadster Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Lotus |
| Model: | 3 Series | Exige |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | Exige III S Roadster |
| Engine / modification: | 324 td (115 Hp) Automatic | Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km | 14.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km | 10.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 40 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 235 g/km | |
| Power: | 115 hp | 350 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 7000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 182 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.8 sec | 4.0 sec |
| Torque: | 222 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Middle, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2443 cm3 | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC - VVT-i | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4084 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1802 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1129 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Double wishbone |
| Max weight: | 1720 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1260 kg | 1115 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 HR14 | 205/45 R17; 265/35 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | R17; R18 |