BMW 3 series 2008 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 143 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 33 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from fourteen 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, 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 Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.53 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 3 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 | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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