The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 24,700
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TCe 180.
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 TCe 180
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
General
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
398 mi
Range
484 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
