2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 890 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, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2008 BMW 330 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. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Elise | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |