Renault Megane 2012 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.5 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 405 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 64 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`762 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 860 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 18 600 | |
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