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Mercedes Citan vs Renault Kangoo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (131 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (22400 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Renault Kangoo?

Mercedes Citan

Renault Kangoo

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

Kangoo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22400 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3271 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.20 L per 100 km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes Citan: with 19.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 20.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.90 kWh.

As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo performs slight better – achieving up to 285 km, about 5 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Kangoo

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 Citan has a hardly perceptible 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 a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.60 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Citan performs distinct 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.

Kangoo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Renault Kangoo is slight lighter – 1489 kg compared to 1556 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers convincingly more room – 950 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 399 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan performs a bit better – up to 3660 L, which is about 610 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Citan minimal takes the win – 644 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo shows small but noticeable advantages 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.

Mercedes Citan
Renault Kangoo

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Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.2 - 21.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 278 - 285 km

Mercedes Citan

The Mercedes Citan is a clever urban van that dresses sensible practicality in a surprisingly premium suit, making light work of deliveries and family duties without feeling like a workhorse. With a calm, car-like driving feel, clever interior packaging and the Mercedes badge up front, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want function with a touch of luxury and a wink of personality.

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Renault Kangoo

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
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
22400 - 30100 £
Price
25700 - 36200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1556 - 2010 kg
Curb weight
1489 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
Length
4486 - 4911 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1860 - 1919 mm
Height
1811 - 1830 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
1979 - 3660 L
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3050 L
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, 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
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
200 - 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
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2024
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Citan?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.