2003 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 BMW 330 and 2003 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 330 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2003 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 330 | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
