Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) & Renault Megane IV (Phase II, 2020) 1.3 TCe (160 Hp) FAP
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault |
| Model: | 3 Series | Megane |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | Megane IV (Phase II, 2020) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) | 1.3 TCe (160 Hp) FAP |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2020 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 47 l |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 6.1-6.7 l/100 km | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6d-Temp EVAP | |
| Power: | 225 hp | 160 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 206 , Electronically limited km/h | 205 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 137-152 g/km | |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30TU | H5H B4 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1333 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharger |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.66 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.07 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4455 mm | 4358 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1858 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1957 mm | 2058 mm |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2669 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1591 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1586 mm |
| Front overhang: | 918 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 771 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 402 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1258 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | |
| Max weight: | 1801 kg | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1525 kg | 1185-1265 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 80 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1650 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 665 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17 | 195/65 R15; 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17 | R15; R16; R17; R18 |