Mercedes B class 2008 vs Renault Scenic 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 1 HP less power than Renault Scenic, but torque is 10 NM more than Renault Scenic. Despite less power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes B class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.64 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 7 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 437 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 1837 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes B class has 107 litres more trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The Renault Scenic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 408 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`944 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes B class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Scenic, so Mercedes B class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3200 | |
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