Mercedes A class 2018 vs Renault Megane 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 26 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 81 mm (3.2 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 12 200 | |
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