BMW 3 series 2001 vs Renault Megane 2000
| 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: | 115 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 18.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 50 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 7.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | |
| 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: | 4.47 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1310 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 70 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 800 | |
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