The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 34,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d
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 dCi 160
BMW 120d
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.99 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d
BZ
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
654 mi
Range
751 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
