Renault Megane 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 104 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.5 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 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 | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLK 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Megane is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 86 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK, 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`880 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 8400 | |
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