2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 320 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
