Mercedes A class 2018 vs Renault Megane 2018
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Hybrid | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes A class) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Renault Megane) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class and Renault Megane have the same engine power, but Mercedes A class torque is 20 NM less than Renault Megane. Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Megane 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 9 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1125 litres | 1247 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes A class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`155 kg | 1`839 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`605 kg | 1`279 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 560 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 12 000 | |
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