Mercedes-Benz V-Class W447 vs Renault Scenic MK4

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

W447 · 2014 – 2026

The current V-Class (W447), on the rear-wheel-drive W447 platform.

Renault Scenic

MK4 · 2016 – 2023

The fourth Scenic (MK4, 2016–2023), a modern compact MPV.

First car

Second car

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) — the sweet spot.

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Pick this one if…

Renault Scenic

Pick the MK4 for the roomier, more modern Scenic with an efficient 1.5 Blue dCi.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).

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Performance

V 250 d · Diesel vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol

	Mercedes-Benz V-Class	Renault Scenic
Power	190 hp Winner	140 hp
Torque	440 Nm Winner	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,9 s	9,3 s Winner
Top speed	206 km/h Winner	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	89,2 hp/t	96,6 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	161 g/km	125 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,1 L/100km	5,6 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Mercedes-Benz V-Class	Renault Scenic
Boot	610 L Winner	506 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.410 L	1.600 L Winner
Wheelbase	3,20 m Winner	2,73 m
Length	5,14 m	4,41 m
Ground clearance	15,0 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	11,2 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.500 kg Winner	1.600 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Mercedes-Benz V-Class	Renault Scenic
Platform	W447 (rear-wheel-drive base)	CMF-CD
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	OM651/OM654 2.0/2.1 diesel · M274/M264 2.0 petrol	1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi
Transmission	9G-TRONIC automatic	6-speed manual · EDC7
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6	Euro 6d
LEZ access	⚠️ Banned from Antwerp & Ghent from January 1, 2026	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

OM651 chain campaigns (early examples)
9G-TRONIC fluid service
Sliding door / tailgate mechanism

Renault Scenic

1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
EDC: jerky shifts
Electronics and infotainment glitches

Pros

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Facelift (2019) brought refined OM654 engines and 9G-TRONIC
4MATIC all-wheel drive on most diesels
Marco Polo camper variant on the same base

Renault Scenic

Bigger boot and modern design
Efficient 1.5 Blue dCi diesel
Practical and comfortable for families

Cons

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Compact variant (610 l) limited with 8 seats
High purchase and running costs (premium)

Renault Scenic

MPV shape less popular than SUV
1.2 TCe carries chain risk

Driving experience

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Big, comfortable and van-like by design. The V-Class steers lightly with little feedback, rides smoothly enough for its size, and feels tall and commanding from behind the wheel, with a huge glasshouse and good visibility. Rear-drive is standard and 4MATIC adds traction, but this is a people carrier, not a car to hurry. The V 250d and V 300d diesels pull strongly and stay reasonably hushed, and the 9G-Tronic shifts unobtrusively. It is built to carry up to eight in comfort over long distances, and it does exactly that.

Renault Scenic

A relaxed long-distance cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car, with good visibility. Steering is light and accurate enough for daily use. Ride quality is firmer than many traditional MPVs, particularly on the standard 20-inch wheels, and can feel unsettled over sharp bumps, though body control is adequate. The 1.3 TCe feels responsive once moving, while the diesels are refined and strong for motorway use. The EDC dual-clutch is smooth at higher speeds but can show low-speed hesitation or judder, especially on early cars and in town.