Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) & Renault Megane III Grandtour (Phase II, 2012) GT 2.0 TCe (220 Hp) Start&Stop
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault |
| Model: | 3 Series | Megane |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | Megane III Grandtour (Phase II, 2012) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (231 Hp) | GT 2.0 TCe (220 Hp) Start&Stop |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 169 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 220 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 240 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 340 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | F4R Turbo |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 6.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4478 mm | 4559 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1766 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | |
| Height: | 1409 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2703 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1546 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1547 mm |
| Front overhang: | 862 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 994 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 524 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1595 l |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Elastic beam | |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 1909 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1500 kg | 1388 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 80 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 11.05 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | 1506 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 225/40 R18 92Y |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8J x 18 |