Mercedes B class 2012 vs Renault Scenic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 26 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.8 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.36 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.64 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class and Renault Scenic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1870 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 18 litres more trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 323 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`967 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6000 | |
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