Renault Megane 2010 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 309 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 74 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 119 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
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 SLK) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes SLK 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: | 4.49 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.30 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 35 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 13 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 19 600 | |
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