Car comparison

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VvsBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    995 kg
    2,194 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEuropa S2.0 16VBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
203hp151kW
218hp163kW
Torque
263Nm194lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
995kg2,194lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,066kg2,350lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
3,900mm154in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,714mm67in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,330mm92in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance-
147mm6in
Trunk volume-
370L
Max trunk volume
154L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
44L
53L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iPowerTorque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEuropa S2.0 16VBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
25.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i has 15 hp more than Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
995 kg
2,194 lb
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5.8 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6.4 s

Although BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i has more power, Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
473 km
294 mi
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEuropa S2.0 16VBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
203 hp
151 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
995 kg
2,194 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
154 L
5.4 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Europa S 2.0 16VBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 216 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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