The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 34,600
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 dCi 160 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.1 in
Length
170.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d BluePerformance
BZ
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d BluePerformance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
769 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 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