The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 26,800
€ 25,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 165 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
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 165
BMW 118i
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.8 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
BZ
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
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
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
398 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
147.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
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
