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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Renault Kangoo?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely more power
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • marginally lighter

Renault Kangoo

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  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Citan Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,973 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 20.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 5 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

Kangoo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers barely more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is markedly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 270 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers a bit more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 570 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter 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 £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 262 - 290 km
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The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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