Renault Megane 2010 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 74 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 590 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) | |
| 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 Z4) 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. | |||
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 Z4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW Z4 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. | |||
| BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.29 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 25 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 310 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 31 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 18 600 | |
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