Mercedes B class 2018 vs Renault Scenic 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 3 HP more power than Renault Scenic, but torque is 20 NM less than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 52 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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 Renault Scenic 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 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
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: | 455 litres | 572 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 1554 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class has 117 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 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`047 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 400 | 11 600 | |
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