BMW 6 series 2012 vs Renault Laguna 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 163 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 290 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Laguna) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 6 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2012 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 6 series is 36 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 37 litres more trunk space than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 1`972 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 6600 | |
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