Compare performance (237 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Renault Kangoo?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Renault Kangoo is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,771 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.
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 Marco Polo offers substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is markedly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is clearly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 961 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers noticeably more boot space – 950 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers noticeably more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 1,580 L more than the Renault Kangoo.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries barely more – 650 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
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.
The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.
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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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Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
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Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
278 - 285 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
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co2
0 - 168 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
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Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
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Trunk capacity
670 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
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Length
5,140 mm
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Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
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Height
1,975 mm
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Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
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Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
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Payload
459 - 610 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 237 HP
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Power HP
95 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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