The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 33,600

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 125i
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
170.4
169.1 in
Length
170.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 125i
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.15 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 125i
BZ
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 125i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
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21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
504 mi
Range
513 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









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