2007 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2007 BMW M3 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 125 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 M3 (366 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M3 | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | M3 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |