Mercedes-Benz V-Class vs Renault Espace
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Mercedes’ large premium MPV.
VS
Renault Espace
Renault’s large seven-seat MPV.
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Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Pick the V-Class for a roomy, comfortable premium people carrier with flexible seating and strong diesels.
Best engine: The V 250 d (190 hp diesel).
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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
V 250 d · Diesel vs 1.8 TCe 225 · Petrol
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class | Renault Espace | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
190 hp
|
225 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
440 Nm
Winner
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300 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,9 s
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7,6 s
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| Top speed |
206 km/h
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224 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
89,2 hp/t
|
136,4 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
161 g/km
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150 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,1 L/100km
Winner
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6,5 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class | Renault Espace | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
610 L
|
680 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.410 L
|
2.100 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
3,20 m
Winner
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2,88 m
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| Length |
5,14 m
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4,86 m
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| Width |
1,93 m
|
1,89 m
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| Height |
1,90 m
|
1,68 m
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| Seats |
8
Winner
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7
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Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class | Renault Espace | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | W447 (rear-wheel-drive base, related to the Vito) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | OM651/OM654 diesel · M274/M264 petrol | 1.6 TCe · 1.8 TCe · 1.6 dCi · 2.0 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Diesel · Petrol | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 7G-TRONIC · 9G-TRONIC automatic | EDC6/EDC7 automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel/petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
- OM651 timing chain (early examples)
- Sliding-door mechanism needs servicing
- AdBlue/DPF on diesels (short trips)
Renault Espace
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use (diesel)
Pros
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
- Up to 8 seats and class-leading load space
- Three lengths (Compact/Long/Extra Long)
- Refined comfort (optional AIRMATIC)
Renault Espace
- Very roomy seven-seat cabin
- Comfortable, composed ride
- Strong 1.8 TCe and 2.0 Blue dCi
Cons
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
- Big and less agile in town
- High weight and consumption for a people carrier
Renault Espace
- Large and less agile
- Diesel: AdBlue/DPF on short trips
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
12 for sale · from € 18.950
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