Renault Scenic 2006 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
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 |
1840 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Renault Scenic has 138 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 405 litres). | |||
| 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): | 2`010 | 1`880 | |
| 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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