BMW 3 series 2007 vs Renault Megane 2010

 
BMW 3 series
2007 - 2010
Renault Megane
2010 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel1.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 231 HP110 HP
Torque: 500 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds13.2 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 121 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.95.0
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km5.8 l/100km
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle1200 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1360 km on highway
780 km with real consumption1030 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)
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: 5 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine 

Renault Megane 2010 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 2010 1.5 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.49 m
Width: 1.78 m1.81 m
Height: 1.38 m1.43 m
BMW 3 series is 10 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 210 litres211 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
350 litresno data
BMW 3 series has 1 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1951`899
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 92008600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
Renault Megane has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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