2005 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 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 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
