The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85 (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 30,500

€ 58,300

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
BMW 540i
58.4
72.1
81.6
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.1 in
Width
72.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.4 in
Height
57.8 in
108.7
192.8
113.7
190.6
192.8 in
Length
190.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
BMW 540i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.54 %

General
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
BMW 540i
L70
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
BMW 540i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
138 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
144 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
BMW 540i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
23.96 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
22 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
449 mi
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
406 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
339.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
183.8 kWh
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
339.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Latitude 2.0 16V 140 E85
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data