The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 28,800
€ 34,900
€ 28,800
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 120d 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 120d
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 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.11 %
General
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
E87
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
393 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
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
















