Renault Megane 2013 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 220 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Laguna | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| 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 | |
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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`854 | 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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