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Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24VvsMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Espace IV

3.5i V6 24V

241 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedMinivan / MPV2002-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245)

B 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    544 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    680 km
    423 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24VMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
Power
241hp180kW
193hp144kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
110.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
43.3s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
659km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,661mm184in
4,270mm168in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,782mm70in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,803mm110in
2,778mm109in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
175mm7in
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Trunk volume
291L
544L
Max trunk volume
2,860L
2,245L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
83L
54L
CO2 emissions
283g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24VMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V6,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800-4,850 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24VMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.3 s
38.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
241 hp
180 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V has 48 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo and Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
1,330 kg
2,932 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo and Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo and Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V: 4.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
680 km
423 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
659 km
409 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
241 hp
180 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.4 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
291 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,782 mm
70.2 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24VMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
Power
241 hp
180 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
291 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,782 mm
70.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
659 km
409 mi
CO2 score
283 g/km
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Trunk score
291 L
10.3 cu ft
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24VMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 200 Turbo

  • Is 440 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 253 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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