2007 BMW 328 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 328 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
