The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 26,000

€ 36,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.5
73.8
81
70.1 in
Width
73.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56.4 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
169
105.1
171.8
169 in
Length
171.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.13 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
W176
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
420 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft