BMW 3 series 2003 vs Renault Megane 2003
| 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 48 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): | 7.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.6 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 0.9 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 135 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: | 800 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 4.49 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 13 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | 490 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2000 | |
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