Renault Scenic (1995 – 1999) vs Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 115 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 11.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 6.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,020 kg against 1,190 kg. At 4,130 mm, the Renault Scenic is 556 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse. The Renault Scenic dates from 1995 – 1999, the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse from 1997 – 2001.
| Specification |
Renault
Scenic
1995 – 1999
|
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1999 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 116 hp | 60 – 140 hp |
| Torque | 107 – 200 Nm | 130 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 – 18.9 s | 8.2 – 18.8 s |
| Top speed | 152 – 185 km/h | 150 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 8.5 L/100 km | 4.5 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,130 mm | 3,574 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,588 – 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,423 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,190 – 1,275 kg | 1,020 – 1,165 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.