2006 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (316 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Because 2006 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | X5 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 86 L |
