2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Exige and 2007 BMW 545 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2007 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2007 BMW 545 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Exige | 545 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |