The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 30,400
€ 26,100
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 118i
56.6
71.4
81
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.4 in
Width
68.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
171.6
104.7
166.9
171.6 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 118i
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.9 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 118i
RFB
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 118i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
635 mi
Range
499 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
