BMW Z3 1998 vs Renault Megane 1999
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW Z3 is available with rear wheel drive, while Renault Megane can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.8 - 3.2 (petrol) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Renault Megane is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 - 321 HP | 95 - 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 - 350 NM | 127 - 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 - 7.1 seconds | 8.6 - 11.9 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 10.4 | 5.2 - 7.6 | |
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BMW Z3 petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Renault Megane. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW Z3 is larger, but lower. BMW Z3 is 5 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW Z3 has 78 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the BMW Z3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`590 | ~ 1`543 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 800 | |
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