The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 (18 - 20) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 23,600

€ 32,100

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
BMW 123d
56.6
71.4
81
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.4 in
Width
68.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
171.6
104.7
166.9
171.6 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
BMW 123d
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.38 %

General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
BMW 123d
RFB
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
BMW 123d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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27.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.12 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
60 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
749 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
749 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
80.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft