The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 26,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120i
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
104.7
166.9
169.1 in
Length
166.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120i
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.75 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120i
BZ
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel 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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
654 mi
Range
499 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
