Comparison BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic & Renault Megane I (BA) 1.9 D Eco (64 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault |
| Model: | Z3 | Megane |
| Generation: | Z3 Coupe (E36/7) | Megane I (BA) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic | 1.9 D Eco (64 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 2004 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.6 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 51 l | 60 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 179 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 64 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 242 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.3 sec | 16.5 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 118 Nm @ 2250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | F8Q | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1870 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 21.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4025 mm | 4129 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1699 mm |
| Height: | 1306 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2446 mm | 2580 mm |
| Front track: | 1413 mm | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1494 mm | 1432 mm |
| Front overhang: | 842 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 210 l | 348 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1210 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Torsion |
| Max weight: | 1575 kg | 1630 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1305 kg | 1090 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 | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 580 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/50 R16 | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R14 |