The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 26,800

€ 26,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 165 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.4 in
104
169.1
106.3
169
169.1 in
Length
169 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BZ
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
818 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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