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Mercedes GLS vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (191,300 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Renault Kangoo?

Mercedes GLS vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLS

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 191,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 165,546 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 13.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8.1 L/100km.

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 GLS offers clearly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 504 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS 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 GLS delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is considerably lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,700 kg. The difference is around 1,211 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers substantially more boot space – 601 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 246 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries somewhat more – 695 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo holds a decisive overall lead 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 £25,700
Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
191,300 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
13.3 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
302 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
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
695 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
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
634 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
466 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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