2007 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2008 Renault Clio | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 550 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2946 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
