Renault Megane 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 92 mm (3.6 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 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 particularly demanding on fuel quality.
The most critical ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 455 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`790 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`247 kg | 1`365 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 543 kg | 655 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 24 000 | |
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