The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200 EDC (18 - 20) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 46,400
€ 35,600
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
BMW 318i
57.6
73.5
81.9
56.3
71.3
80
73.5 in
Width
71.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.6 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
190.9
110.6
182.4
190.9 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
BMW 318i
3653 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4863 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.47 %
General
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
BMW 318i
RFD
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
197 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
BMW 318i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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18.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
18.54 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
48 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
596 mi
Range
746 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
596 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
100.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 200
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
17.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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