2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 235 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 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 330 | Clio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |