2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Because 2005 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
