2007 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2007 BMW 545 and 2007 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 545 | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 545 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |