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Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) · Stage 3vsRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) · Stage 2vsRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) · Stage 1vsRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

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Renault Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996

Comparison overview

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Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3) 394 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    563 Nm
    415 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3)394 hpRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2)342 hpRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1)310 hpRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)263 hp
Power
394hp294kW+131 hp
342hp255kW+79 hp
310hp231kW+47 hp
263hp196kW
Torque
563Nm415lb-ft+200 Nm
490Nm361lb-ft+127 Nm
443Nm327lb-ft+80 Nm
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,150kg4,740lb
2,150kg4,740lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+42 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+30 km/h
272 km/h
169 mph
+22 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.8 s
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-7.6 s
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
92.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
17.0s-10.3 s
Calculated
19.7s-7.6 s
Calculated
21.8s-5.5 s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,963cc181cu in
2,963cc181cu in
2,963cc181cu in
2,963cc181cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
4,763mm188in
4,763mm188in
4,763mm188in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,414mm56in
1,414mm56in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,766mm109in
2,766mm109in
2,766mm109in
2,766mm109in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
390L
390L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
76L
76L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3) 394 hpRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2) 342 hpRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1) 310 hpRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) 263 hpPowerTorque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3) 394 hp: Power / Torque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2) 342 hp: Power / Torque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) 263 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3)394 hp5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2)342 hp5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1)310 hp5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)263 hp5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3)394 hpRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2)342 hpRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1)310 hpRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)263 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
19.7 s
21.8 s
27.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3) 394 hp has 131 hp more than Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) 263 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) 263 hp and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3) 394 hp: 131 hp (98 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3) 394 hp and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) 263 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2) 342 hp and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1) 310 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3)394 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2)342 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1)310 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)263 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3)394 hp
394 hp
294 kW
5.6 s
292 km/h
181 mph
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2)342 hp
342 hp
255 kW
6.1 s
280 km/h
174 mph
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
6.5 s
272 km/h
169 mph
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)263 hp
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3)394 hp
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2)342 hp
Power
342 hp
255 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)263 hp
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3)394 hp
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2)342 hp
Power
342 hp
255 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)263 hp
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3) 394 hp 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3)394 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2)342 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1)310 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)263 hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3)394 hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2)342 hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1)310 hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)263 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3)394 hpRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2)342 hpRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1)310 hpRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)263 hp
Power
394 hp
294 kW
342 hp
255 kW
310 hp
231 kW
263 hp
196 kW
Torque
563 Nm
415 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
443 Nm
327 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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
VehicleRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3) 394 hpRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 2) 342 hpRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 1) 310 hpRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) 263 hp
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,993 LC/year2,993 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) (Stage 3) 394 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 73 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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