BMW 1 Series (2019 – 2024) vs Renault Megane 5 Doors (2018 – 2020): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.9 s. The Renault Megane 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW 1 Series uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,407 kg. At 4,371 mm, the Renault Megane 5 Doors is 53 mm longer than the BMW 1 Series.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series
2019 – 2024
|
Renault
Megane 5 Doors
2018 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2019 – 2024 | 2018 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 306 hp | 280 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 450 Nm | 389 – 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 10.3 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 249 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 7.1 L/100 km | 7.0 – 7.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,371 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,600 kg | 1,407 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

