2007 BMW 328 vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 328 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
