The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 38,400
 BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 125i
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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 125i.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (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 125i Steptronic (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 125i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.9 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
158 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
521 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
521 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).
117.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW 125i
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