Renault Espace 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 16.1 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 5.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 Renault Espace engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 13 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 29 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1385 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1475 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 360 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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