2005 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 739 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise. 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 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 530 | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |