2007 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 709 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 530 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |