Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 318 Ci (143 Hp) & Renault Megane III GT 2.0 dCi (160 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault |
| Model: | 3 Series | Megane |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | Megane III |
| Engine / modification: | 318 Ci (143 Hp) | GT 2.0 dCi (160 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 155 g/km | |
| Power: | 143 hp | 160 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 3750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 8.7 sec |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N46B20 | M9R |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 7.4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | 7.2 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 15 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4295 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1808 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | 2037 mm |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2641 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1546 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1547 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 862 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 792 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 405 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1162 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Torsion | |
| Max weight: | 1820 kg | 1881 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1320 kg | 1384 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 80 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.95 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 725 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R18 |