Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Renault Megane
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The fourth-generation A-Class on the MFA2 platform.
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Renault Megane
Renault’s comfortable compact hatchback.
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Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Pick the A-Class for MBUX technology, a refined platform and efficient engines in a premium compact hatchback.
Best engine: The A 200 (petrol) or A 200 d / A 220 d (diesel) — the sweet spot.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Megane
Pick the Mégane for a comfortable, roomy compact hatchback with an efficient and wide engine range.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Performance
M282 A 200 · Petrol vs E-Tech EV60 220 · Electric
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
163 hp
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220 hp
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| Torque |
250 Nm
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300 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,0 s
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7,4 s
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| Top speed |
230 km/h
Winner
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160 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
112,8 hp/t
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134,5 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
138 g/km
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0 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,0 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
370 L
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440 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.210 L
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1.332 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,73 m
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2,69 m
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| Length |
4,42 m
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4,20 m
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| Width |
1,80 m
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1,77 m
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| Height |
1,44 m
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1,51 m
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| Seats |
5
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5
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Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the B-Class W247, CLA C118 and GLA H247) | CMF-CD (MK4) · CMF-EV / AmpR Medium (MK5) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe (GT) · 1.5 Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · E-Tech PHEV · E-Tech EV (130/220) |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric |
| Transmission | 7G-DCT / 8G-DCT dual-clutch (no manual) | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 automatic · Multi-mode (PHEV) · Single-speed (EV) |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (post-2018) · N/A (E-Tech EV) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel, the E-Tech PHEV and E-Tech EV allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- M282: thermostat/cooling issues and elevated oil consumption reported
- M260 (A 250): cylinder-head valve seat wear reported
- Early OM654 diesel: rocker arm / camshaft concerns
- DCT fluid service recommended early; MBUX software updates
Renault Megane
- 1.2 TCe: oil consumption and timing chain
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Infotainment: freezes and glitches
Pros
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- MBUX dual-screen infotainment
- Efficient OM654 diesels
- Refined MFA2 platform
Renault Megane
- Comfortable, composed ride
- Plentiful and affordable used
- Efficient 1.5 Blue dCi and E-Tech PHEV
Cons
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Rear torsion beam on base models
- Smaller boot than a typical C-segment hatchback
- PHEV shrinks boot space
Renault Megane
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Infotainment can feel slow
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