2008 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,171 cc, 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 589 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Exige |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1794 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 5.2 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 | 1505 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |