Mercedes A class 2012 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 122 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 16 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class 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 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1162 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 27 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Megane is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes A class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 3800 | |
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