2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (238 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
