The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 24,700
€ 35,700
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.8 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
1471
1808
2037
1430
1751
1933
1808 mm
Width
1751 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1471 mm
Height
1430 mm
2641
4295
2660
4227
4295 mm
Length
4227 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.45 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
BZ
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
300 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
300 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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7.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
7.84 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
37 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 130i
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
484 mi
Range
350 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
226 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
330 L









1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L


















