2000 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 886 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 525 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |
