The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 19,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 90.
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane dCi 90
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
71.2
80.2
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
104
169.1
166.9 in
Length
169.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane dCi 90
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.79 %
General
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane dCi 90
E81
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Performance
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane dCi 90
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
28 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
514 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane dCi 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft















