The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 20,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
71.2
80.2
68.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
104
169.1
166.4 in
Length
169.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
E87
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
393 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
