Mercedes B class 2005 vs Renault Scenic 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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 | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 14.3 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 98 NM more than Renault Scenic. Despite less power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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 | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 1 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 1840 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 138 litres more trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 405 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.2 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`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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