2009 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,946 cc, 2008 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Renault Clio (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 2008 Renault Clio | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 523 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2946 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
