Renault Scenic 2004 vs BMW 5 series 1996
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 35 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 38 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Scenic) 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 5 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2004 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Scenic 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 52 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Scenic is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Renault Scenic has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`010 | |
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| Quality: | Renault Scenic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Renault Scenic, so Renault Scenic quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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