Renault Scenic 2018 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | 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: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Scenic 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 Scenic 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.56 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 572 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 1540 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Scenic has 127 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The Mercedes B class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`023 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 11 600 | 13 400 | |
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