BMW 3 series 2007 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 177 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 87 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.3 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 29 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 377 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 96 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`756 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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