BMW Z4 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine | |||
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`845 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 600 | 2400 | |
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