2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 644 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, 2010 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Elise | 125 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 53 L |