2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Exige | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
