Renault Scenic 2006 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Scenic) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes B class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 10 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 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km with real consumption | 680 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: | 4.26 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Scenic is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Renault Scenic has 138 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Renault Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
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