BMW 2 Series vs Renault Scenic
BMW 2 Series
BMW’s front-wheel-drive MPV.
VS
Renault Scenic
Renault’s practical compact MPV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW 2 Series
Pick the 2 Series for a flexible cabin, high seating position and practical premium family motoring.
Best engine: The 218i (petrol) or 218d (diesel).
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Pick this one if…
Renault Scenic
Pick the Scenic for a practical, comfortable compact MPV with an efficient diesel.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
B38 218i · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| BMW 2 Series | Renault Scenic | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
140 hp
|
140 hp
|
| Torque |
220 Nm
|
240 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,2 s
Winner
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9,3 s
|
| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
97,9 hp/t
Winner
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96,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
121 g/km
Winner
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125 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,3 L/100km
Winner
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5,6 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW 2 Series | Renault Scenic | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
468 L
|
506 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.510 L
|
1.600 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,73 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,34 m
|
4,41 m
|
| Width |
1,80 m
|
1,87 m
|
| Height |
1,56 m
|
1,65 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW 2 Series | Renault Scenic | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (transverse, front-wheel-drive base) | C (J95) · CMF-CD (MK4) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · B37/B47 diesel · PHEV | 1.6 16V · 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic · 7-speed DCT · 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d-TEMP (later) | Euro 5/6 (J95) · Euro 6/6d (MK4) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d allowed; early J95 (Euro 5) restricted |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW 2 Series
- EGR clogging on diesels
- Timing chain & cooling system (petrol)
- Suspension wear
- Software updates & recalls
Renault Scenic
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC automatic: jerky shifts
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
Pros
BMW 2 Series
- Flexible interior
- Elevated seating position
- Modular B-series engines
Renault Scenic
- Roomy, practical with lots of storage
- Efficient diesels (1.5 dCi/Blue dCi)
- Comfortable for families
Cons
BMW 2 Series
- FWD less engaging than traditional BMWs
- Boot smaller than a true family MPV
Renault Scenic
- MPV shape less popular than SUV
- 1.2 TCe carries chain risk
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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