Car technical specifications and fuel economy / consumption / mpg

Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic & Renault Megane II 1.9 dCi (120 Hp)


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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic
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Renault Megane II 1.9 dCi (120 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Renault
Model: 7 Series Megane
Generation: 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) Megane II
Engine / modification: 725tds (143 Hp) Steptronic 1.9 dCi (120 Hp)
Production start: 1998 year 2004 year
Production end: 2000 year 2005 year
Coupe type: Sedan Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.5 l/100 km 7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.9 l/100 km 4.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.0 l/100 km 5.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 60 l
Emission standard: EURO III
CO2 emissions: 141 g/km
Power: 143 hp 120 hp
Max power in: 4600 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 202 km/h 196 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.2 sec 10.5 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 270 Nm/2000 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25 F9Q Turbo
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2497 cm3 1870 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l
Coolant: 9.8 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Diesel Commonrail
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 19
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 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4984 mm 4209 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1777 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1458 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2625 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1518 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1514 mm
Front overhang: 842 mm
Rear overhang: 742 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 330 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1190 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever Torsion
Max weight: 2265 kg 1820 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1730 kg 1270 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 80 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m 10.5 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1300 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 650 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 215/65 R16 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: R16 6.5J x 15