Renault Megane 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 74 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1710 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1870 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 1150 km with real consumption | 900 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.5 engine BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 29 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 95 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`857 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 9000 | |
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