Renault Modus 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Renault Modus engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes B class. Despite less power, Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 3.79 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault Modus is smaller. Renault Modus is 48 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 274 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1283 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Renault Modus has 270 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 962 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Renault Modus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`690 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`275 kg | 1`395 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 415 kg | 485 kg | |
| Renault Modus load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Mercedes B class. Therefore, Mercedes B class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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