BMW 4 series 2021 vs Renault Talisman 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 4 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Talisman) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 16 HP less power than Renault Talisman, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Renault Talisman. Despite less power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.6 | |
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The Renault Talisman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Talisman, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Talisman 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 Talisman) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 608 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Renault Talisman has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 138 litres less trunk space than the Renault Talisman. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Talisman, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`175 kg | 2`197 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`595 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 602 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 000 | no data | |
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