Mercedes C class 2000 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.8 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | no data | 520 litres | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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