BMW 5 Series Touring (1992 – 1997) vs Renault Safrane (1992 – 1996): specs compared
The BMW 5 Series Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 268 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 7.2 s. The Renault Safrane uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,349 kg against 1,445 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Touring
1992 – 1997
|
Renault
Safrane
1992 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1997 | 1992 – 1996 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 12 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 113 – 286 hp | 90 – 268 hp |
| Torque | 162 – 400 Nm | 155 – 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 14.7 s | 7.2 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 250 km/h | 177 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 – 14.5 L/100 km | 6.9 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,417 – 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,445 – 1,690 kg | 1,349 – 1,724 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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