Renault Megane 2000 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.2 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: | 140 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 84 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 10.1 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 860 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 CLK) 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: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Laguna | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 60 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 132 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
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