Renault Megane 2013 vs Mercedes A class 2015
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 109 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 1 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | no data | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 341 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1157 litres | |
Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 31 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 5 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`960 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | high | |
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 5600 | 18 600 | |
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