The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 44,000
€ 26,800
€ 44,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M135i is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
BMW M135i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.9
71.2
80.2
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.9
104
169.1
170.9 in
Length
169.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.93 %
General
BMW M135i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
F21
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
BMW M135i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.09 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
414 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 M135i
147.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft

















