Renault Scenic 2012 vs Mercedes B class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 12 HP less power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.56 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic and Mercedes B class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1547 litres | |
| Renault Scenic has 18 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. 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): | 1`967 | 1`960 | |
| 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: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 6000 | 7200 | |
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