Renault Laguna 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 35 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger. Renault Laguna is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 440 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 17 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`923 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 11 400 | |
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