Mercedes C class 2004 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 28 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.6 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 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 780 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, 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 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 3 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 520 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 65 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 | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres more 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 (kg): | 1`965 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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