Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 vs Renault Megane MK5
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
W177 · 2018 – 2026
The fourth-generation A-Class on the MFA2 platform.
Renault Megane
MK5 · 2022 – 2026
The fifth Mégane (MK5), fully electric on the CMF-EV / AmpR Medium platform.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Pick the A-Class for MBUX technology, a refined platform and efficient engines in a premium compact hatchback.
Renault Megane
Pick the MK5 for an electric Mégane with sharp design and a long range on the 60 kWh battery.
Performance
M282 A 200 · Petrol vs E-Tech EV60 220 · Electric
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
163 hp
|
220 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
250 Nm
|
300 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,0 s
|
7,4 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
230 km/h
Winner
|
160 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
112,8 hp/t
|
134,5 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
138 g/km
|
0 g/km
Winner
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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
|
440 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.210 L
|
1.332 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,73 m
Winner
|
2,69 m
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| Length |
4,42 m
|
4,20 m
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| Ground clearance |
10,4 cm
|
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| Turning circle |
11,0 m
|
10,5 m
Winner
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| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.500 kg
Winner
|
900 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base) | CMF-EV / AmpR Medium |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid | E-Tech 130 (40 kWh) · E-Tech 220 (60 kWh) |
| Transmission | 7-speed 7G-DCT | Single-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP | N/A (electric) |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- 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
- 12V battery: drain and “charging impossible” messages
- Front footwell moisture (pre-Oct 2022)
- Software and parking-brake actuator recalls
Pros
- MBUX dual-screen infotainment with voice control
- Efficient OM654 diesels (A 200 d: 150 hp / 320 Nm, ~4.2 L/100 km)
- Refined MFA2 platform with optional 4MATIC
- Sharp design and a modern interior
- Roomy 440 L boot for an EV
- Up to ~470 km range (60 kWh)
Cons
- Rear torsion beam on base models (multi-link on higher versions)
- Smaller boot than a typical C-segment hatchback
- PHEV shrinks boot space
- Limited range with the 40 kWh version
- Infotainment can be slow to respond
Driving experience
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Refined, techy and effortlessly easy to live with. Steering is light and accurate, the ride composed and hushed, and the A-Class feels grown-up and planted on the move. Front-drive is safe and predictable; 4MATIC adds all-weather security on the faster versions. The M282/M260 petrols are smooth and eager, the OM654 diesels pull strongly and stay quiet, and the A 250 e plug-in glides on electric power. The dual-clutch shifts quickly and smoothly. Overall a calm, tech-rich hatch that majors on comfort and connectivity.
Renault Megane
Instant torque and quiet operation are the defining traits. The 220 hp version accelerates strongly (0–100 km/h in around 7.4 seconds) and feels responsive in daily driving. Steering is light and direct at lower speeds, ride quality is generally comfortable for an EV of this weight, though larger wheels make it firmer, and body control is competent. The front-wheel-drive layout can show some wheelspin under hard acceleration in the wet, and regenerative braking has multiple levels. Top speed is limited to 150–160 km/h. Overall a refined, easy-to-drive compact EV rather than a performance car.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
