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Mercedes A Class vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Mercedes A Class vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class

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 Kangoo Compact Van is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 284 km, about 199 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

Kangoo Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is a bit lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 199 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries considerably more – 901 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 416 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Mercedes A Class

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Mercedes A Class
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

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

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