The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,700
€ 30,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 120d
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
104.7
166.9
169.1 in
Length
166.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 120d
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.71 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 120d
BZ
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 120d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
484 mi
Range
598 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
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).
109.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
