Renault Megane 2009 vs Mercedes CL 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 325 HP less power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 549 NM less than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 127 mm (5 inches) | |
| Renault Megane 2009 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 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 77 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 146 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.95 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.55 metres less than that of the Mercedes CL, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`728 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 14 600 | |
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