Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 9.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault VEL Satis engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
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`270 | 2`190 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4400 | |
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