The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 24,500

€ 34,900

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.5
73.8
81
68.8 in
Width
73.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.9
105.1
171.8
166.9 in
Length
171.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.72 %

General
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
E87
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
BMW 116i
25.08 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
514 mi
Range
393 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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