2003 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 167 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Because 2003 BMW 520 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 2003 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna, 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, 2005 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 520 | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 520 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |