The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 29,800
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 165 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
170.2
169.1 in
Length
170.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.66 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 120d BluePerformance
BZ
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 120d BluePerformance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
665 mi
Range
751 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
















