Car comparison

Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24VvsBMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

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

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Lotus Evora GT430

3.5 V6 24V

436 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2017-2018
VS

BMW M4 (F82)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Lightest
    1,299 kg
    2,864 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    336 hp/t
    250 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24VBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Power
436hp325kW
460hp343kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,299kg2,864lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight-
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.6s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
336hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
594km369mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,396mm173in
4,672mm184in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,229mm48in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,812mm111in
Front track-
1,579mm62in
Rear track-
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
160L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
234g/km
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24VBMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0PowerTorque
  • Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24VBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
12.4 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
436 hp
325 kW
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 has 24 hp more than Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24V and BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
1,299 kg
2,864 lb
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
1,580 kg
3,483 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
305 km/h
190 mph
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V3.8 s
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.03.9 s

Although BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 has more power, Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24V and BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 and Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24V: 1.7 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
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
336 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
594 km
369 mi
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
436 hp
325 kW
3.8 s
305 km/h
190 mph
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,396 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 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
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.8 s
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
3.9 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
LotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24V
336 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEvora GT4303.5 V6 24VBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Power
436 hp
325 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,299 kg
2,864 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,396 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
594 km
369 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
234 g/km
197 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
336 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24VBMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24V

  • Is 281 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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