BMW Z4 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW Z4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) 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: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 100 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.40 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 27 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW Z4 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW Z4 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 2400 | |
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