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Mercedes T Class vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes T Class or Renault Kangoo?

Mercedes T Class vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Mercedes T Class

  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
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Renault Kangoo

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  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

T Class

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.

Mercedes T Class is a bit cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,747 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes T Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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 T Class offers very slightly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 11.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 270 Nm.

T Class

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is very slightly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries only slightly more – 630 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo is narrowly 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.

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
Mercedes T Class
Renault Kangoo

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Mercedes T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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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 T Class
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
135 - 167 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
521 - 630 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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