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Mercedes GLC vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Renault Kangoo?

Mercedes GLC vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (12 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Kangoo is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,613 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

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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 GLC offers clearly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

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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, Renault Kangoo is clearly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 496 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers only slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 601 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries barely more – 610 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 122 - 128 km
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The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.4 (12 Reviews)
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Zede
10 May 2026, 20:12:35

Too expensive! To justify it with technology that's equal or inferior.

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Marek
2 Jan 2026, 18:32:30

There’s something about a Mercedes — you have to take it for a spin to feel it and understand why it’s special.

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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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Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
Is the Mercedes GLC offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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