2008 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2005 Renault Clio | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 525 | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2945 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |