Renault Megane 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 51 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.9 | |
| 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 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 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 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 1150 km with real consumption | 1110 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 5 series) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 28 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 460 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 5200 | |
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