The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPFEDC (18 - 20) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 43,100

€ 66,000

€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF 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 TCe 225 GPF
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 TCe 225 GPF
BMW M3
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4550 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.02 %

General
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
BMW M3
RFD
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
222 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
222 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
BMW M3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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15.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
15.51 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
33 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
406 mi
Range
316 mi
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
406 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
235 kWh
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
136.5 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
17.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data