The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 39,500
 Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..) Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160.
BMW M3
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
57.3
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
73.5
81.9
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
110.6
190.9
180.3 in
Length
190.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4885 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.48 %
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)

General

BMW M3
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
E90
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

Performance

BMW M3
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
673 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
673 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data