The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 31,900
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (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 EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (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 BluePerformance
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.85 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d BluePerformance
RFB
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
769 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 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