Renault Laguna 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 22 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1060 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Laguna engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Used also on BMW 5 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 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`952 | 1`940 | |
| 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 | 10 400 | |
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