Mercedes A class 2018 vs Renault Megane 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 45 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 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: | 345 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1185 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 10 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 62 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 (kg): | 2`070 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 21 600 | 11 200 | |
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