The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 31,500
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 125i 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 125i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
170.4 in
Length
171.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.18 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

BMW 125i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
F21
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

BMW 125i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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