Renault Megane 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 90 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 87 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 150 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): | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 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 BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from fourteen 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1385 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 64 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 210 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`812 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 5800 | |
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