2007 BMW 740 vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2007 BMW 740 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 585 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.
Because 2007 BMW 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 2007 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 740 | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 740 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |