2010 Renault Thalia vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP) has 232 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 860 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 2013 BMW 5 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Thalia, 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Thalia | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Thalia | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4261 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1639 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1439 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2473 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
