BMW 3 series 2007 vs Renault Megane 2010
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 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: | 231 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 500 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 13.2 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): | 6.9 | 5.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 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 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 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
1140 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
780 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) | |
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 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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. 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. | |||
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 m | 4.49 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 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 litres | 211 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
BMW 3 series has 1 litres less 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): | 2`195 | 1`899 | |
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 (€): | 9200 | 8600 | |
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