Mercedes C class 2013 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 89 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 45 litres | |
| 970 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 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 2020 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2020 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 8 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 449 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1432 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 41 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 18 600 | |
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