2008 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2005 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 525 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
