The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 34,900

€ 26,800

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d ED
56.5
73.8
81
55.6
69.5
78.1
73.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
105.1
171.8
105.9
170.4
171.8 in
Length
170.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d ED
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.74 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d ED
RFB
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d ED
158 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
23 mpg
city
60 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
393 mi
Range
950 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
70 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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