The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 32,800
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 125d.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 125d
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 125d
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 125d
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 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 125d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
665 mi
Range
659 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 125d
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
