Mercedes A class 2012 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 1 HP less power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1870 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.5 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 is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 372 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 31 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 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`813 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 5200 | |
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