Renault Megane 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 115 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 89 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 66 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
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 2020 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 2020 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Megane is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 449 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1432 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 41 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 15 200 | |
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