The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 26,800
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
71.2
80.2
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
104
169.1
166.9 in
Length
169.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.75 %
General
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
E81
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
125 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
