The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 23,500

€ 34,400

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
BMW 125i
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
170.4
169.1 in
Length
170.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
BMW 125i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
BMW 125i
BZ
Generation
F20
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
BMW 125i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
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24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
59 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
932 mi
Range
513 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft