2010 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2010 BMW 325 and 2010 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Renault Laguna. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Laguna.
Because 2010 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 325 | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
