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Mercedes EQA vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Renault Mégane?

Mercedes EQA vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
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Renault Mégane

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Mégane is noticeably cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,817 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQA. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 24 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.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQA offers very slightly more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers visibly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

EQA

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 markedly lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 396 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers moderately more boot space – 389 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries barely more – 446 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane stands out in the key areas 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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Renault Mégane

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
425 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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