Renault Megane 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 94 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1710 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C 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: | 4.56 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 39 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`857 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Megane is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes C class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7200 | |
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