2007 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 320 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
