Renault Laguna 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Laguna) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2012 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 27 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`972 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 25 400 | |
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