BMW 4 series 2017 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 252 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 137 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 194 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 4 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | 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 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.6 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`100 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 42 800 | 10 800 | |
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