The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 30,400

€ 34,200

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 123d.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 123d
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 123d
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 123d
RFB
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 123d
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 123d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
635 mi
Range
576 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BMW 123d
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