Mercedes C class 2011 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 74 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 29 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 106 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`849 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 25 200 | 7200 | |
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