Compare performance (131 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (21700 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Renault Kangoo?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes Citan Transporter has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21700 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3973 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Citan Transporter manages with 5.10 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes Citan Transporter: with 18.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 20.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.50 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 290 km, about 5 km more than the Renault Kangoo.
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 Citan Transporter has a barely noticeable edge – offering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 11.60 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.70 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter performs evident better – 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.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Renault Kangoo offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is slight lighter – 1381 kg compared to 1489 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter performs a bit better – up to 3620 L, which is about 570 L more than the Renault Kangoo.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes Citan Transporter noticeable takes the win – 787 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.
The Mercedes Citan Transporter is far ahead overall 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.
The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
21700 - 33300 £
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Price
25700 - 36200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
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Electric Range
278 - 285 km
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
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co2
0 - 168 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1381 - 1939 kg
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Curb weight
1489 - 2041 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
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Length
4498 - 4922 mm
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Length
4486 - 4911 mm
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Width
1859 mm
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Width
1860 - 1919 mm
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Height
1819 - 1830 mm
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Height
1838 - 1869 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2900 - 3620 L
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Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3050 L
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Payload
449 - 787 kg
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Payload
459 - 610 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
95 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2021 - 2024
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.