2003 BMW M3 vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2003 BMW M3 and 2003 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW M3 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo 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, 2003 BMW M3 (300 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW M3 | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M3 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
