BMW 3 series 2010 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 3 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
|
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 142 HP more power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
|
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 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 seven 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 31 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 991 litres | |
|
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`945 | 1`849 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 7600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 3 sērija has
|
Renault Megane has
| |