The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 16,000
€ 31,800
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
105.9
170.2
169.1 in
Length
170.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
BMW 120d BluePerformance
BZ
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
BMW 120d BluePerformance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
548 mi
Range
687 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
