2004 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Renault Laguna (321 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
