Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 218 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 98 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 5.4 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 810 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLK 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 28 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | 490 litres | |
| Mercedes CLK has 86 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 100 litres). | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`185 | 1`880 | |
| 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 (€): | 6000 | 2000 | |
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