The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 32,900
 BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 123d
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
73.8 in
Width
68.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
171.8 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 123d
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.11 %
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 123d
RFB
Generation
E87
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 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 123d
158 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft