Mercedes EQA vs Renault Mégane – Differences & prices compared

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

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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the Mercedes EQA costs 44200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9180 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes EQA: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Renault Mégane with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes EQA performs slightly better – achieving up to 561 km, about 109 km more than the Renault Mégane.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQA has a evident edge – offering 292 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.40 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 160 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA pulls convincingly stronger with 520 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Renault Mégane is slightly lighter – 1719 kg compared to 2045 kg. The difference is around 326 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Mégane offers slightly more room – 389 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane performs slight better – up to 1332 L, which is about 12 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

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

Our conclusion: The Mercedes EQA proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes EQA is the better all-rounder in this comparison.