The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 36,800

€ 39,900

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW M135i
56.5
73.8
81
55.6
69.5
78.1
73.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
105.1
171.8
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 M135i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.28 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW M135i
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 M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW M135i
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
420 mi
Range
404 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
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).
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BMW M135i
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