2009 BMW 520 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2009 BMW 520 and 2009 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 BMW 520. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 520 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 520 | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 5.7 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 | 1585 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |