2007 BMW 328 vs. 2001 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Renault Avantime. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Avantime.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Renault Avantime (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2001 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 328 | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
