Comparison Renault 21 Hatchback (L48) 2.1 TD (88 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 320 td (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | Renault | BMW |
| Model: | 21 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 21 Hatchback (L48) | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.1 TD (88 Hp) | 320 td (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.1 l/100 km | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 66 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 88 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 4250 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 177 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.8 sec | 8.7 sec |
| Torque: | 184 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | J8S | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2068 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.1 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.2 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharger |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 21 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4460 mm | 4262 mm |
| Width: | 1730 mm | 1751 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1430 mm | 1474 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 310 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1290 l | 1100 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Torsion | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1645 kg | 1895 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1155 kg | 1470 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 185/70 R13 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R13 | 7J x 16 |