2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 Renault Kangoo 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 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 525 | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |