2007 BMW 118 vs. 2000 Lotus M250
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus M250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus M250 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus M250 (176 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250.
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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2000 Lotus M250 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 118 | M250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
