The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 20,400
€ 32,900
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 125i
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
105.9
170.2
169.1 in
Length
170.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 125i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.5 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 125i
BZ
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 125i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
592 mi
Range
490 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TCe 130
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
