2008 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 1 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 937 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, 2008 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 335 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
