BMW Z4 2009 vs Renault Megane 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 74 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Z4) 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: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 BMW Z4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW Z4 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: | 4.24 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 25 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 211 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
310 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 7800 | |
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