Renault Megane 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 135 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 300 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 690 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) 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 CLS) 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 | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 64 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 176 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`849 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 13 800 | |
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