Mercedes C class 2007 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: | 170 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 80 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 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 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E 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. 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 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 4 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, if possible |
1500 litres | 1595 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 95 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`205 kg | 1`812 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 562 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Renault Megane. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3200 | |
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