2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 290 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, 2010 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Laguna | X3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
