The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 26,800
€ 27,300
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 2.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 dCi 160
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.78 %
General
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
E87
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
393 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
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
