Renault Megane 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 60 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 40 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 670 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`852 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 28 600 | |
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