2006 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz B and 2006 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz B. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 272 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz B (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz B | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | B | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
