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BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 or Renault Megane III?

2004–2011 vs 2008–2016 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

BMW Serija 1 E81/E872004–2011 · 14 engines · Base, Advantage, M Sport, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
Renault Megane III2008–2016 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →
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BMW Serija 1 E81/E872004–2011no listings
Renault Megane III2008–20161 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length4,227 mm–4,239 mmLength4,295 mm–4,559 mm
Width1,748 mm–1,751 mmWidth1,808 mm–1,848 mm
Height1,421 mm–1,430 mmHeight1,435 mm–1,507 mm
Wheelbase2,660 mmWheelbase2,636 mm–2,703 mm
Ground clearance140 mmGround clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume330 lTrunk volume344 l–524 l
Curb weight1,290 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,205 kg–1,394 kg
Fuel tank50 l–53 lFuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years2004–2011Production years2008–2016
Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-doorBody typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines14Number of engines14
Power85–195 kW (116–265 hp)Power66–195 kW (90–265 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–3.0Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 116dLowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110
Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 130iBest 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TCe 265 RS
Top speed250 km/hTop speed255 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Authentique
Items in the base trim21 · BaseItems in the base trim24 · Authentique
Items in the top trim34 · M SportItems in the top trim42 · GT Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Folding front passenger seatback✓Folding front passenger seatback—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input—
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 or Renault Megane III?

Length: Renault Megane III 4,559 mm, BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 4,239 mm (a 320 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,660 mm. Boot: 524 vs 330 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 or Renault Megane III?

The most frugal BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 uses 4.4 l/100 km (116d); the most frugal Renault Megane III 4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 or Renault Megane III?

The strongest BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 makes 195 kW (265 hp) (130i); the strongest Renault Megane III 195 kW (265 hp) (2.0 TCe 265 RS).

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