Renault Scenic 2016 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.7 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Scenic consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Scenic can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.56 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 572 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 84 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 7 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`097 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 9600 | |
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