Verdict
The BMW 6 Series GT costs RM400,839, RM31,951 more than the Renault Megane RS, but it answers a very different Malaysian brief. Its 610-litre boot, 3,070-mm wheelbase and 68-litre tank make it the long-distance hatchback, while autonomous braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control and rear cross-traffic alert strengthen the daily-driving case. The Megane RS is the sharper performance buy: 296 hp, 420 Nm and 5.8 seconds to 100 km/h beat the BMW's 255 hp, 400 Nm and 6.5 seconds. But its 384-litre boot and 2,669-mm wheelbase demand real practicality compromises.
Pick the BMW 6 Series GT if you need the 610-litre boot, a much longer 3,070-mm wheelbase and active safety including autonomous braking.
Pick the Renault Megane RS if you want 296 hp, 420 Nm, a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time and Cup suspension hardware for less money.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 6 Series GT RM400,839; Renault Megane RS RM368,888.
- Performance: BMW 255 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds; Renault 296 hp, 420 Nm and 5.8 seconds.
- Economy/CO2: BMW 7.3 L/100 km and 166 g/km; Renault 7.9 L/100 km and 181 g/km.
- Size/boot: BMW is 5,091 mm long with a 3,070-mm wheelbase and 610-litre boot; Renault is 4,364 mm, 2,669 mm and 384 litres.
- Driveline/transmission: BMW rear-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic; Renault front-wheel drive with a six-speed wet dual-clutch.
- Driver assistance: BMW has autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control with stop and go; Renault has none of these and uses passive…
6 Series GT
- 610-litre boot and 68-litre fuel tank
- Autonomous braking with pedestrian detection and rear cross-traffic alert
- Powered front seats, panoramic sunroof and 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio
- RM31,951 pricier
- Slower 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.8 seconds
- Lacks the Megane RS's Torsen limited-slip differential, launch control and rear-wheel steering
Megane RS
- 296 hp and 420 Nm
- Cup suspension, rear-wheel steering and Torsen limited-slip differential
- RM31,951 lower purchase price and RM100 lower annual road tax
- 384-litre boot trails the BMW's 610 litres
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control
- Manual front-seat adjustment and no sunroof
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM400,839 | RM368,888✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM279✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 296 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 9.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | 6-speed Efficient Dual Clutch |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Getrag |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km✓ | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 260 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 166 g/km✓ | 181 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,091 mm | 4,364 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,538 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 2,669 mm |
| Weight | 1,860 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 384 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 245/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flats | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Star-spoke Style 817 M Two-tone Alloy | 19" Interlagos Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Star-spoke Style 817 M Two-tone Alloy | 19" Interlagos Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers | Cup Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering, Torsen Limited-slip Differential, Launch Control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Prevention | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Laser High Beam and High Beam Assist | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (11 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 3 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive Touch Controller, Gesture Control and 16-speaker 464W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | R-Link 2 Infotainment System with 8.7" Vertical Touchscreen and 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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6 Series GT vs Megane RS FAQ
Is the BMW 6 Series GT or Renault Megane RS better?
The BMW 6 Series GT is better for five-seat touring, luggage and driver assistance, with a 610-litre boot and autonomous braking. The Renault Megane RS is better for outright pace, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds versus 6.5 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 6 Series GT is RM31,951 more expensive than the Renault Megane RS: RM400,839 versus RM368,888. Its annual road tax is also RM100 higher, at RM379 versus RM279.
Which has more practical luggage space?
The BMW 6 Series GT has the clear advantage, with a 610-litre boot against the Renault Megane RS's 384 litres. It also has a 3,070-mm wheelbase, 401 mm longer than the Renault's 2,669 mm.