The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 36,800
€ 32,200
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 11 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
1435
1875
2058
1421
1765
1984
1875 mm
Width
1765 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1435 mm
Height
1421 mm
2670
4364
2690
4324
4364 mm
Length
4324 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.17 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
RFB
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
158 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
6.63 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 125i
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
420 mi
Range
490 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
396 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
