2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. 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, 2010 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2010 BMW 325 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. 2010 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Exige | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
