Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 163 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 28 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 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 CLK 2005 1.8 engine Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 29 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 86 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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: | no data | 1`845 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 2200 | |
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