Renault Laguna 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 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 Laguna could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 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: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Laguna, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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