Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318ivsRenault Talisman · Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

Renault Talisman · Facelift 2020

1.3 TCe

160 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe

  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,469 kg
    3,239 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    608 L
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iRenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Power
156hp116kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,469kg3,239lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,016kg4,445lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.7s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,848mm191in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,869mm74in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,808mm111in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
480L
608L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
47L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318iRenault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i: Power / Torque
  • Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iRenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
38.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
156 hp
116 kW
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe has 4 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i and Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
1,469 kg
3,239 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
223 km/h
139 mph
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i8.4 s
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe8.9 s

Although Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i and Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i and Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
1,035 km
643 mi
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
662 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
156 hp
116 kW
8.4 s
223 km/h
139 mph
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
8.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)318iRenaultTalismanFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Power
156 hp
116 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,469 kg
3,239 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
662 km
411 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318iRenault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 318i

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 373 km (232 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 128 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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