Compare Mercedes B-Class W246 vs Renault Grand Espace 4 vs Renault Grand Modus

Variants
B 160 CDI
B 160 CDI DCT
B 180
B 180 DCT
B 180 CDI (OM651)
B 180 CDI (OM651) DCT
B 180 CDI (OM607)
B 180 CDI (OM607) DCT
B 200
B 200 DCT
B 200 CDI
B 200 CDI DCT
B 220 4MATIC DCT
B 220 CDI DCT
B 250 DCT
1.9 dCi
2.0 dCi 130
2.0 dCi 131
2.0 dCi 150
2.0 dCi 150 Euro5
2.0 dCi 150 Euro5 AT
2.0 dCi 150 AT
2.0 dCi 173
2.0 dCi 173 Euro5
2.0 dCi 173 AT
2.0 dCi 173 AT
2.0 TCe 170
2.0 TCe 170 Euro5
2.0 TCe 170 AT
2.0 Turbo 163
2.0 Turbo 163 AT
2.0 Turbo 170
2.0 Turbo 170 AT
2.2 dCi 139 AT
2.2 dCi 150
2.2 dCi 150 AT
3.0 dCi 177 AT
3.0 dCi 181 AT
3.5 AT
3.5 Euro3 AT
1.2
1.2 TCe
1.5 dCi 103 AT
1.5 dCi 68
1.5 dCi 86 5MT
1.5 dCi 86 6MT
1.6 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
488 L / 17.2 cu-ft ~ 1547 L / 54.6 cu-ft
456 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 3050 L / 107.7 cu-ft
305 L / 10.8 cu-ft ~ 1454 L / 51.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
83.0 L / 21.9 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
Passengers
5
7
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Drum
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Trailing arm
Semi-independent
Semi-independent, coil spring
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.4 m / 34.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Hatchback
5-door Minivan
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1557 mm / 61.3 in
1589 mm / 62.6 in
Size | Length
4359 mm / 171.6 in
4034 mm / 158.8 in
Size | Width
1709 mm / 67.3 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1574.0 mm / 62.0 in
1472.0 mm / 58.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1556.0 mm / 61.3 in
1450.0 mm / 57.1 in
Wheelbase
2699 mm / 106.3 in
2575 mm / 101.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.35
Towing Capacity
695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Stroke
73.7 mm / 2.9 in

Production

Availability
2004 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
24%
31%
3%
Pros
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Less ugly than before
  • Very high cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Lots of space inside
  • Small turning circle
  • Low fuel consumption
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Poor fit and finish
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Very ugly
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with tiny engines
  • No independent rear suspensions

Price

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