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Renault Mégane vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Bentley Bentayga?

Renault Mégane vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Renault Mégane

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mégane

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 142,200 £.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers significantly more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 402 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

Bentayga

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Bentayga offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 332 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Bentayga is significantly faster – reaching 290 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 130 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

Mégane

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 considerably lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 696 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers slightly more boot space – 484 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Bentley Bentayga offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,774 L, about 442 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries clearly more – 835 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 389 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane is far ahead overall 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 £35,100
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
Renault Mégane
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

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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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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Renault Mégane
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
446 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Bentley
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