The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,800
€ 29,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d DPF
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104
169.1
104.7
166.4
169.1 in
Length
166.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d DPF
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.66 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d DPF
BZ
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
471 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
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).
135.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
