Renault Laguna 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 12 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.9 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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: | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.80 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`063 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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