2006 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 2,997 cc, 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Renault Avantime (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2958 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
