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Background grid BMW 4 Coupé 2024-present Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021
Spec height1 54.4 in 2 
+ 10.47 in
1 44 in Spec height1
1 + 0.12 in
+ 37.17 in 2 187.7 in Spec length
1 150.6 in Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
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BMW 4-Series Coupé 2024 - present
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4-Series
Coupé
Gen. 2.1 | 2024 - present
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 vs. BMW 4-Series (G22) Coupé 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 is 37.17 in shorter and 10.47 in lower compared to BMW 4-Series (G22) Coupé 2024. It has 0.1 in more ground clearance and offers 75% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
150.6 in
Length
187.7 in
+37.1
67.7 in
Width2
72.9 in
+5.2
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
81.93 in
44 in
Height1
54.4 in
+10.4
90.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
+21.6
5.1 in
+0.1
Ground clearance3
5 in
1931.2 lbs
Weight4,6
3527.4 lbs
+83%
2
Seats max.
4
+2
4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
15.5 cu ft
+288%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
15.5 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 40800
Price EU7
€ 53300
+31%
$ 51845
+2%
Price US7
$ 51150
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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