The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 28,500

€ 36,800

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 4.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.5
73.8
81
68.9 in
Width
73.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.4
105.1
171.8
166.4 in
Length
171.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.18 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 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
873 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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