2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2012 BMW X3 and 2012 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 949 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | X3 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 44 L |
