Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 170 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Renault VEL Satis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault VEL Satis) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault VEL Satis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 500 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Renault VEL Satis uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`180 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4400 | |
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