Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs Renault Espace
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Mercedes' compact MPV on the MFA2 platform.
VS
Renault Espace
Renault’s large seven-seat MPV.
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Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Pick the B-Class for a high seating position, a big boot and efficient engines in a premium compact MPV.
Best engine: The B 200 (petrol) or B 200 d / B 220 d (diesel) — the sweet spot.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Espace
Pick the Espace for a very roomy, comfortable seven-seat MPV with strong engines.
Best engine: The 1.8 TCe (petrol) or 2.0 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
M282 B 200 · Petrol vs 1.8 TCe 225 · Petrol
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | Renault Espace | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
163 hp
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225 hp
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| Torque |
250 Nm
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300 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,2 s
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7,6 s
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| Top speed |
223 km/h
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224 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
108,3 hp/t
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136,4 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
145 g/km
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150 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
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6,5 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | Renault Espace | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
455 L
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680 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.540 L
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2.100 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,73 m
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2,88 m
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| Length |
4,42 m
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4,86 m
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| Width |
1,80 m
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1,89 m
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| Height |
1,56 m
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1,68 m
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| Seats |
5
|
7
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Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | Renault Espace | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the A-Class W177, CLA C118 and GLA H247) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 1.6 TCe · 1.8 TCe · 1.6 dCi · 2.0 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 7G-DCT / 8G-DCT dual-clutch (no manual) | EDC6/EDC7 automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- OM654 diesel: AdBlue / NOx sensor faults and DPF clogging more common on short trips
- 7G-DCT/8G-DCT needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
- Early M282 (1.3): elevated oil consumption reported
- 4MATIC differential can show noise/wear at high mileage
Renault Espace
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use (diesel)
Pros
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- High seating position with a 455 L boot growing to ~1,540 L — roomier than a C-segment hatchback
- Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (B 200 d: 150 hp / 320 Nm, ~4.2 L/100 km)
- MFA2 platform shared with the A-Class W177, with MBUX dual-screen and optional 4MATIC
- B 250 e plug-in hybrid: 218 hp system output and 450 Nm, company-car friendly
Renault Espace
- Very roomy seven-seat cabin
- Comfortable, composed ride
- Strong 1.8 TCe and 2.0 Blue dCi
Cons
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- OM654 diesel: AdBlue / NOx sensor faults and DPF clogging more common on short trips
- 7G-DCT/8G-DCT needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
- Early M282 (1.3): elevated oil consumption reported
- 4MATIC differential can show noise/wear at high mileage
Renault Espace
- Large and less agile
- Diesel: AdBlue/DPF on short trips
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