Mercedes C class 2011 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 114 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.3 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 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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 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: | 4.61 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1595 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 39 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`275 | 1`812 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 7400 | 3400 | |
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