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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • somewhat cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan Transporter

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.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,432 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 20.5 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers barely more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 6 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 Citan Transporter offers marginally more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.7 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 270 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is moderately lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 258 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries moderately more – 901 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter comes out clearly 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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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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