2009 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Lotus Elise

To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2006 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, 2009 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2009 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 740 2006 Lotus Elise
Make BMW Lotus
Model 740 Elise
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type Sedan Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3901 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7800 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 6800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 241 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.7 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 2090 kg 950 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 40 L


 

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