Renault Grand Scenic 2016 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 160 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 44 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mercedes B class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, 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. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Grand 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. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2018 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 Mercedes B klase 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.56 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is larger. Renault Grand Scenic is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 533 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 533 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1737 litres | 1530 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Scenic (by 207 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 16 000 | |
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