2007 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318.
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 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Exige |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |