The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 30,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 118i.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
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 118i
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.05 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
BZ
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 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 118i
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
665 mi
Range
557 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BMW 118i
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
