The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 36,800

€ 28,700

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 2.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 160 d
56.5
73.8
81
56.7
70.7
78.4
73.8 in
Width
70.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.7 in
105.1
171.8
107.4
174
171.8 in
Length
174 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 160 d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.18 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 160 d
RFB
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

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

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
420 mi
Range
668 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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