The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 37,300

€ 36,800

€ 37,300
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 4.3 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
69.5
78.1
56.5
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
105.9
170.4
105.1
171.8
170.4 in
Length
171.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %

General
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
F21
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 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
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
420 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).
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
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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