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 (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 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 BMW 320 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 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. 2007 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 320 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
