The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 34,900

€ 27,000

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d 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 123d
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 123d
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.06 %

General
BMW 123d
Renault Mégane dCi 165
E87
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
BMW 123d
Renault Mégane dCi 165
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
576 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 123d
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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