The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 24,700
€ 36,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 130i.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
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 130i
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.01 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
BZ
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
484 mi
Range
397 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
397 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).
157.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
