Renault Megane 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.1 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: | 90 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 80 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 C class) 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: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 480 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.08 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`852 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 26 800 | |
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