BMW 2 series 2018 vs Renault Scenic 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 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: | 190 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 80 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.0 | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Renault Scenic 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 2 sērija has 4x4: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split equally between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X2 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 2 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 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine Renault Scenic 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Scenic 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.65 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 5 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 572 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1554 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 73 litres more trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The Renault Scenic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 351 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`097 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Renault Scenic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Scenic, so Renault Scenic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 8600 | |
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