2009 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 2 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), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 674 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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 325 | Exige |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |