BMW 3 series 2005 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 43 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1000 | |
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