The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 19,800

€ 34,600

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
BZ
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
690 mi
Range
769 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 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