The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 16,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
71.2
80.2
68.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
104
169.1
166.4 in
Length
169.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.11 %
General
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
E87
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
398 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
