The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 26,400

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.5
73.8
81
56.4
70.1
79.6
73.8 in
Width
70.1 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
56.4 in
105.1
171.8
106.3
169.3
171.8 in
Length
169.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.76 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
RFB
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
158 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
420 mi
Range
478 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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