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Mercedes V Class vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Mercedes V Class vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

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

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,991 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 V Class offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

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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: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is visibly lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 553 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries only slightly more – 908 kg compared to 901 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van sits just ahead overall 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 £25,200
Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, 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
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 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
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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