BMW 5 series 2004 vs Renault Laguna 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 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: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2004 2.5 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2004 2.5 engine Renault Laguna 2007 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: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1650 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`285 kg | 2`107 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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