The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 35,400
€ 26,800
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
BMW 318i
57.6
73.5
81.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.6 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
190.9
108.7
178
190.9 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
BMW 318i
3653 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4863 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.39 %
General
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
BMW 318i
RFD
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
158 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
266 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
BMW 318i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
23.12 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
49 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 318i
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
673 mi
Range
536 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
673 mi
536 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
98.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
