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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Renault Mégane?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Renault Mégane

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Mégane is visibly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,543 £.

Mégane

Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Mégane is barely lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 490 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries noticeably more – 565 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon is slightly 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.

from £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Mercedes C Class Wagon
Renault Mégane

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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Renault Mégane

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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