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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008 B 200 TurbovsRenault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008

B 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2008-2010
VS

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II)

3.5 V6

241 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedMinivan / MPV2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    544 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 TurboRenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
Power
193hp144kW
241hp180kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
83.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
110.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
35.2s
Calculated
43.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,273mm168in
4,656mm183in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,604mm63in
1,728mm68in
Wheelbase
2,778mm109in
2,803mm110in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
544L
291L
Max trunk volume
2,245L
2,860L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
54L
83L
CO2 emissions-
284g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 TurboRenault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800-4,850 rpm5,250 rpm
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 TurboRenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.2 s
43.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6 has 48 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
225 km/h
140 mph
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 4.1 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
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
225 km/h
140 mph
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 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
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,273 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
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
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,728 mm
68.0 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
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 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
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.6 s
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
8.1 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
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 TurboRenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,273 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
291 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,728 mm
68.0 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
-
284 g/km
Trunk score
544 L
19.2 cu ft
291 L
10.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 TurboRenault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo

  • Is 550 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 253 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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