Mercedes B class 2018 vs Renault Scenic 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 190 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 80 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Megane, 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Scenic 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.65 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 1 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 572 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 1554 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class has 127 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. This could mean that the Mercedes B class 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 Renault Scenic (by 24 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`097 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 10 800 | |
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