2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime 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 172 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2002 Renault Avantime. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 335 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Avantime. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Avantime | 335 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
