The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
€ 29,700
€ 26,200
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
BMW 118i
56.6
71.4
81
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
171.6
105.9
170.4
171.6 in
Length
170.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
BMW 118i
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.26 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
BMW 118i
RFB
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
BMW 118i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
577 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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

















