2007 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. 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 26 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Exige 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 | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 325 | Exige |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 180 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 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |