BMW 3 series 2015 vs Renault Megane 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 92 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.5 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 507 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1504 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 12 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 1`881 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 12 600 | |
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