2004 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 965 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 2004 BMW 525 (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Elise |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |