Renault Laguna 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 205 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| 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: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Laguna has 8 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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