2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (152 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1720 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
