The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 40,300
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
BMW 123d
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
73.8 in
Width
68.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
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 300 GPF
BMW 123d
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.18 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
BMW 123d
RFB
Generation
E81
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 manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
BMW 123d
161 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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