2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 2009 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | X5 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |
