2005 BMW 525 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 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 824 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 BMW 525 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 525 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 5.2 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 | 1740 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |
