Mercedes B class 2008 vs Renault Scenic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes B class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Scenic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Scenic, but torque is 60 NM less than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 5.6 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 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 138 litres more trunk space than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | 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 | 1600 | |
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