Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic & Renault Megane I (Phase II, 1999) 1.9 dTi (80 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault |
| Model: | 7 Series | Megane |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | Megane I (Phase II, 1999) |
| Engine / modification: | 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic | 1.9 dTi (80 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 4.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.0 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 145 g/km | |
| Power: | 143 hp | 80 hp |
| Max power in: | 4600 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 202 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.2 sec | 13.8 sec |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. | 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M51D25 | F9Q |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 cm3 | 1870 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | 7.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 18.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4164 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1698 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1432 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 348 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1210 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Torsion |
| Max weight: | 2265 kg | 1650 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1730 kg | 1140 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 | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.30 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1250 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 605 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 55 kg | |
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 | 175/65 R14; 175/70 R14; 185/55 R15; 185/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 5.5J x 14; 6J x 15 |