The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Coupé (09 - 11)
€ 25,000
€ 28,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180 is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches wider.
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
BMW 120i Coupé
56
71
80.2
56
68.8
76.1
71 in
Width
68.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
56 in
103.9
169.3
104.7
171.7
169.3 in
Length
171.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
BMW 120i Coupé
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.37 %
General
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
BMW 120i Coupé
Z
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
BMW 120i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
178 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Coupé
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Coupé
Performance
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
BMW 120i Coupé
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Coupé
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
17.26 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
BMW 120i Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i Coupé
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
484 mi
Range
499 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
484 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i Coupé
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Coupé TCe 180
BMW 120i Coupé
3
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
