2005 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 589 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |