The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 19,100
€ 32,600
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 90 FAP is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
BMW 120d
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 90 FAP
BMW 120d
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
BMW 120d
BZ
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
89 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
BMW 120d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
31.96 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
53 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
848 mi
Range
687 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
848 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1041 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
