Which is faster?

The Renault Megane 3 RS 265 is faster — 8.2s quicker on average across 9 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Mini Cooper S R53 Cooper S R53	Renault Megane 3 RS 265 Megane 3 RS 265
Model Years	2002-2007	2012-2016
horsepower	163	265
torque (N_M)	210	361
forced Induction	Yes	Yes
weight (KG)	1,140	1,354
Power to Weight	0.14	0.2
Rank	#322	#194
Tire	280 SP SPORT 01 195/55/16	220 PILOT SPORT PS2 235/40/18
engine Description	1.6L supercharged I4	turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
gearbox	6-SPEED MANUAL GETRAG TRANSMISSION	6-SPEED MANUAL
drive Type	FWD	FWD
wheelbase (MM)	2466	2639
width (MM)	1689	1847
length (MM)	3627	4298
height (MM)	1407	1435
0 - 60 MPH	7.2 SECs	6 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	217	254
price MSRP	$ 19,425	24,825 €
Current Value	$ 8,500	$ 15,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+6.54s	+1.06s

Mini Cooper S R53 Cooper S R53 — Lap Times vs Average

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+7.93s	+7.93s	+5.45s
141–200	+6.82s	+6.82s	—
100–140	+6.82s	+5.62s	+2.91s
0–99	—	+3.7s	+2.91s

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+6.14s	+2.8s	—
141–200	+4.6s	+1.35s	-0.89s
100–140	—	+0.87s	-6.23s
0–99	—	+0.87s	-6.23s

Track Name	Cooper S R53 Cooper S… ↑	Megane 3 RS 265 Megane 3… ↑	Diff	Mod ↑	Treadwear TW ↑	Video
Nürburgring (BTG)	8:23	7:54.8	+28.2	Medium	>200
Croft Circuit (Main)	1:43.004	1:38	+5	Light	>200

Track Name	Cooper S R53 Cooper S… ↑	Megane 3 RS 265 Megane 3… ↑	Diff	Mod ↑	Treadwear TW ↑	Video
Nürburgring (BTG)	8:08	7:32	+36	Med / Race	40 / 100
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (SPA)	3:05	2:49	+16	Med / Med	280 / 200
Cremona Circuit (Pre 2024)	1:51.9	1:44.9	+7	Med / Med	200 / 100
Tor Łódź (CCW)	1:06.604	1:00.6	+6	Med / Med	220 / 100
Circuit de Chenevières (3.5KM)	1:55.16	1:57	-1.84	Med / Med	280 / 200	▶ VS ▶

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