2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 950 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Exige | M3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
