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Leapmotor B05 vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor B05 or Renault Mégane?

Leapmotor B05 vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Leapmotor B05

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Mégane

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  • barely more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

B05

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Leapmotor B05 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is barely more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 30 km more than the Renault Mégane.

Mégane

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 218 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Mégane is barely lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers noticeably more boot space – 389 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries slightly more – 446 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane is narrowly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 452 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
295 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
363 - 370 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Leapmotor B05 have?

The Leapmotor B05 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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