The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 24,700
 BMW 118i (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 118i
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
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 EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
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 118i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.43 %
BMW 118i (15 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 118i
RFB
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline 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
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 118i
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
610 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 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