2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
