Car comparison

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996
VS

Renault Vel Satis

3.5 V6

241 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

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Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    263 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
263hp196kW
241hp180kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
91.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
104.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
36.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,963cc181cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,575mm62in
Wheelbase
2,766mm109in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
390L
460L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): Power / Torque
  • Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
36.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has 22 hp more than Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
250 km/h
155 mph
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)7.2 s
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V68.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
667 km
414 mi
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW
8.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
263 hp
196 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 33 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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