2008 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 540 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 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 | 1735 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
