Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8 seconds | |
|
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 9.3 | |
|
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
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 5 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 3 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.44 m | |
|
Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 34 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1385 litres | |
| 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 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`270 kg | 2`095 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`720 kg | 1`535 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 560 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault VEL Satis has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |