2007 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 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 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2005 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 550 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |