Renault Scenic 2009 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.34 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Scenic has 107 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. This could mean that the Renault Scenic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 408 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Renault Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`944 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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