BMW 6 series 2017 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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: | 265 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 175 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 400 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 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 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 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 73 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1247 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 226 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 553 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`580 | 1`841 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 39 400 | 14 400 | |
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