The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 36,800

€ 30,900

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 1.8 inches longer and 3 inches wider.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d
56.5
73.8
81
56.5
70.8
81.9
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
105.1
171.8
105.1
170
171.8 in
Length
170 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.53 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d
RFB
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d
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
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
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d
158 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
420 mi
Range
687 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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