2005 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Renault Safrane. (191 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Safrane weights approximately 86 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Renault Safrane (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1999 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
