2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 628 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 325 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |