The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 34,900
 BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 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 EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.6 %
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
147 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 123d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
576 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 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