Renault Megane 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 142 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3.4 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 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 670 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) | 143 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 seven 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | 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 Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Renault Megane is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
991 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 96 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| 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`849 | 1`945 | |
| 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 (€): | 7200 | 10 000 | |
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