Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Automatic & Renault Megane I (BA) 1.4 e (75 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault |
| Model: | 3 Series | Megane |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | Megane I (BA) |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (116 Hp) Automatic | 1.4 e (75 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.9 l/100 km | 10.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.0 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 60 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 180 g/km | |
| Power: | 116 hp | 75 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.9 sec | 14.3 sec |
| Torque: | 175 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 107 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N42B18 | E7J |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 cm3 | 1390 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 4.0 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Mono-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4470 mm | 4129 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1699 mm |
| Height: | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2580 mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1432 mm |
| Front overhang: | 842 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 348 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1210 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Torsion |
| Max weight: | 1820 kg | 1540 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 535 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | R14 |