2006 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Lotus Elise

To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 929 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 118 2008 Lotus Elise
Make BMW Lotus
Model 118 Elise
Year Released 2006 2008
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1995 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 127 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 168 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 80.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 89.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.7 seconds 5.3 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 1810 kg 881 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 32 L


 

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