The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 31,200
 BMW 120i (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘ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 120i.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120i
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
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 120i (17 - 19)
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 120i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.18 %
BMW 120i (17 - 19)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120i
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 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120i
158 mph
Maximum Speed
143 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 120i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 120i
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