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Mercedes SL Class vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Mercedes SL Class vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 87,531 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers clearly more range – reaching up to 284 km, about 272 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Kangoo Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 694 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 1,150 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries considerably more – 901 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 526 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van is barely ahead 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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Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 122 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 279 - 284 km
Mercedes SL Class
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

The Renault Kangoo is a practical, no-nonsense compact van that turns urban deliveries and weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly easy chore. Roomy for its size, comfortable to drive and brimming with smart storage solutions, it’s a sensible pick for anyone who needs honest utility without drama.

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Mercedes SL Class
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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