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Mercedes G Class vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or Renault Kangoo?

Mercedes G Class vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Kangoo

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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

G 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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,876 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo is markedly more efficient: consuming 20.2 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G Class. That’s a difference of about 7.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers markedly more range – reaching up to 468 km, about 183 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 G Class offers considerably more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 475 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes G Class is visibly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 894 Nm more.

G Class

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 more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is clearly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 996 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more boot space – 950 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo offers markedly more capacity – up to 3,050 L, about 1,060 L more than the Mercedes G Class.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries somewhat more – 715 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class is narrowly 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 £106,600
G Class

Mercedes G Class

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 468 km
Mercedes G Class
Renault Kangoo

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Mercedes G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable 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 G Class
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
468 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
116 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
4,624 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Height
1,983 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,990 L
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Payload
415 - 715 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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