The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 42,000
€ 69,800
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
BMW M3
57.6
73.5
81.9
57
71.5
78.9
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57 in
110.6
190.9
108.7
180.3
190.9 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
BMW M3
3521 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4678 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.06 %
General
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
BMW M3
RFD
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
158 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
BMW M3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
22.28 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
52 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
46 mpg
city
14 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
649 mi
Range
329 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
649 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
225.5 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
92.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
17.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
