2005 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2005 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 560 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.

Because 2005 BMW 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 750 2005 Renault Laguna
Make BMW Renault
Model 750 Laguna
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 167 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 219 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.9 seconds 9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.5 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17 L/100km 12.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 68 L


 

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