Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Automatic & Renault Grand Espace IV (Phase II) 2.0 dCi (150 Hp) & Renault Grand Espace IV (Phase II) 2.0 TCe (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault | Renault |
| Model: | 3 Series | Espace | Espace |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | Grand Espace IV (Phase II) | Grand Espace IV (Phase II) |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (116 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 dCi (150 Hp) | 2.0 TCe (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2006 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2008 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Minivan | Minivan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.9 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km | 12.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.0 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 83 l | 83 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 200 g/km | 224 g/km | |
| Power: | 116 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 194 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.9 sec | 10.6 sec | 9.7 sec |
| Torque: | 175 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 340 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N42B18 | M9R | F4R |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 1998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 6.6-8.2 l | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | 9.3 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 16 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4470 mm | 4856 mm | 4856 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1894 mm | 1894 mm | |
| Height: | 1420 mm | 1746 mm | 1746 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2869 mm | 2869 mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm | 1574 mm | 1574 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1556 mm | 1556 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1020 mm | 1020 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 967 mm | 967 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 456 l | 456 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 3050 l | 3050 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent type McPherson | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Semi-independent, spring | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 1820 kg | 2665 kg | 2530 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1320 kg | 1950 kg | 1815 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg | 80 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 11.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | 2000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 225/60 R16 | 225/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | R16 | R17 |