BMW 4 series 2017 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 60 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.7 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series 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 4 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: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, 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 4 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 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 550 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`852 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 34 600 | 10 800 | |
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