The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 29,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 29,800
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 BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
69.5 in
Width
73.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
170.2 in
Length
171.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.76 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
F21
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 BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
393 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft