Mercedes A class 2018 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 3 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 20 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 47 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 101 mm (4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2020 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 | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 8 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
370 litres | 1258 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`826 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 19 000 | |
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