Car comparison

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4svsBMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

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

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BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003

Comparison overview

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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Most powerful
    321 hp
    239 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    231 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    210 L
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
288hp215kW
321hp239kW
Torque
375Nm277lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,566kg3,452lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,174cc133cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,411mm174in
4,025mm158in
Width
1,883mm74in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,150mm45in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,420mm95in
2,459mm97in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,492mm59in
Trunk volume
200L
210L
Max trunk volume-
410L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sBMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2PowerTorque
  • Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
18.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
288 hp
215 kW
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 has 33 hp more than Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s and BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
1,390 kg
3,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s4.9 s
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.25.4 s

Although BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 has more power, Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s and BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
288 hp
215 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
288 hp
215 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Range score
652 km
405 mi
-
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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