Renault Megane 2000 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 53 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2000 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 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.28 m | |
| Renault Megane is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 136 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4200 | |
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