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Mercedes B Class vs Renault Clio - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (238 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (33100 £ vs 16600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Renault Clio?

Mercedes B Class

5 (4 Reviews)
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Renault Clio

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Clio has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 16544 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.10 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes B Class has a distinct edge – offering 238 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.30 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls clearly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Renault Clio is noticeable lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers a bit more room – 455 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs evident better – up to 1540 L, which is about 364 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class slightly takes the win – 550 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes B Class proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes B Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £33,100
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Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 6.9 L
  • Electric Range : 83 km
Mercedes B Class
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Mercedes B Class

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The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Renault Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
33100 - 52500 £
Price
16600 - 23700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
92 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4053 - 4116 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1768 - 1798 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1440 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
398 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
67 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
95 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
49 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

The Mercedes B Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.