2008 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2008 BMW 328 and 2008 Renault Scenic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 328 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Renault Scenic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Scenic. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 2008 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 328 | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
