Renault Megane 2009 vs Mercedes CL 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 517 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 830 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 407 HP less power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 679 NM less than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 14.3 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 7.4 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 1110 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 CL) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 127 mm (5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CL 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. | |||
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 |
377 litres | no data | |
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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`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 17 000 | |
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