Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RvsBMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i

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

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 2)

1.8 i 16V 111R

192 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2010
VS

BMW Z4 (E85)

2.5i

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Lightest
    850 kg
    1,874 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i

  • Highest torque
    245 Nm
    181 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    240 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RBMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Power
192hp143kW
192hp143kW
Torque
180Nm133lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
850kg1,874lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight-
1,560kg3,439lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
2,494cc152cu in
Length
3,785mm149in
4,091mm161in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,143mm45in
1,299mm51in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,473mm58in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
115L
240L
Max trunk volume-
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
38L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RBMW Z4 (E85) 2.5iPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 rpm
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RBMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
29.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
192 hp
143 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
850 kg
1,874 lb
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
1,335 kg
2,943 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i: 2.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
192 hp
143 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 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
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RBMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
850 kg
1,874 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in
Range score
-
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
115 L
4.1 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

  • Is 485 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 82 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i

  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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