Renault Modus 2008 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: | 103 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Renault Modus engine produces 6 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 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | 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. Renault Modus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Modus 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Modus 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 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 40 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1302 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Renault Modus has 327 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 943 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 1.5 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`200 kg | 1`395 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 485 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 30 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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