Renault Megane 5 Doors (2006 – 2009) vs BMW 1 Series 3 doors (2007 – 2011): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series 3 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 225 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 6.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 236 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,350 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
Megane 5 Doors
2006 – 2009
|
BMW
1 Series 3 doors
2007 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2007 – 2011 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 15 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 175 – 225 hp | 116 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 361 Nm | 184 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 8.3 s | 6.0 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 236 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 – 8.8 L/100 km | 4.5 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,450 kg | 1,230 – 1,385 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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