VS

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Renault Kangoo comparison

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?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
rate
  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

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

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

Mercedes Marco Polo

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.

details

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.

details
Mercedes Marco Polo
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.