2009 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 4 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 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Clio (252 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 BMW 520. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 175 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, 2009 BMW 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 520 | 2005 Renault Clio | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 520 | Clio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |