Renault Laguna (1998 – 2001) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1997 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 194 hp at most. The Renault Laguna is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,205 kg against 1,250 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
Laguna
1998 – 2001
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 23 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 194 hp | 88 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 267 Nm | 135 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 14.2 s | 8.3 – 17.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 235 km/h | 167 – 233 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 11.0 L/100 km | 6.1 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,511 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,205 – 1,400 kg | 1,250 – 1,474 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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