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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Renault Kangoo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (57500 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Renault Kangoo?

Mercedes Marco Polo

Renault Kangoo

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

Kangoo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Kangoo has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Kangoo manages with 5.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.40 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

Kangoo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Marco Polo has a convincingly edge – offering 237 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.60 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs clearly perceptible better – 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: Mercedes Marco Polo pulls clearly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.

Kangoo

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 convincingly more seating capacity – 7 vs 4.

In curb weight, Renault Kangoo is clearly lighter – 1489 kg compared to 2450 kg. The difference is around 961 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers distinct more room – 950 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs clearly perceptible better – up to 4630 L, which is about 1580 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Marco Polo barely noticeable takes the win – 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 sits 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.

Mercedes Marco Polo
Renault Kangoo

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.2 - 21.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 278 - 285 km

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.

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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 Marco Polo
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
57500 - 82600 £
Price
25700 - 36200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh
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
2450 - 2545 kg
Curb weight
1489 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
5140 mm
Length
4486 - 4911 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1860 - 1919 mm
Height
1975 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
4630 L
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3050 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
1950 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Marco Polo have?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.