Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 224 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 84 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.6 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 CLK) 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: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used also on Renault Laguna | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger. Mercedes CLK is 60 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 288 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 132 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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