Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Renault VEL Satis is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 3.5
2.0 - 3.0
Performance
Power:
150 - 245 HP
122 - 306 HP
Torque:
250 - 350 NM
180 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.3 - 12.7 seconds
5.6 - 11 seconds
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Renault VEL Satis. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1 - 11.5
4.8 - 11.0
Renault VEL Satis petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Renault VEL Satis equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 34 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 14 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1385 litres
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight:
~ 2`250 kg
~ 2`098 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`680 kg
~ 1`589 kg
Load capacity:
~ 570 kg
~ 509 kg
Renault VEL Satis load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Renault VEL Satis is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
