The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 32,600
 BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
73.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
171.8 in
Length
170.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.78 %
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d
RFB
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d
158 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
687 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft