2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 764 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2009 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Elise | 525 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
