Mercedes C class 2013 vs Renault Megane 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 55 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 49 litres | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 750 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 987 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 23 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: | 11.22 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.08 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 1`814 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 11 200 | |
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