2009 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 4 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 525 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| 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 | 215 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
