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Background grid Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021 BMW Z4 Roadster 2009-2016
Spec height1 1.117 m 2
1 1.291 m Spec height1
 + 17.4 cm
2 3.824 m Spec length
+ 41.5 cm 1 4.239 m Spec length
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BMW Z4 Roadster 2009 - 2016
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Gen. 2 | 2009 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW Z4 (E89) Roadster 2009 vs. Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW Z4 (E89) Roadster 2009 is 41.5 cm longer and 17.4 cm higher compared to Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011. It offers 177% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
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423.9 cm
+41.5
Length
382.4 cm
179 cm
+7.1
Width2
171.9 cm
195.1 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
129.1 cm
+17.4
Height1
111.7 cm
249.6 cm
+19.6
Wheelbase
230 cm
13 cm
Ground clearance3
13 cm
1480 kg
+69%
Weight4,6
876 kg
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Seats max.
2
310 l
+177%
Cargo volume EU4
112 l
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Cargo volume max. EU4,5
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-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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Segment
Premium
€ 36400
Price EU7
€ 40800
+13%
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Price US7
$ 51845
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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