Renault Megane 2010 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 278 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 410 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 14.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 6.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 490 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 6 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: | 4.49 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but higher. Renault Megane is 41 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 89 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 2`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 19 200 | |
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