Renault Laguna 2001 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 17 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.0 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Renault Laguna 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. | |||
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`070 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | 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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