Compare performance (237 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Renault Kangoo?
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 Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,616 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo is visibly more efficient: consuming 20.2 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 6.5 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers visibly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 85 km more than the Renault Kangoo.
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 Vito Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Vito Bus is barely faster – reaching 140 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is clearly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 950 L. That’s a difference of about 440 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers markedly more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 1,940 L more than the Renault Kangoo.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries significantly more – 1,077 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 467 kg.
The Mercedes Vito Bus 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.
The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.
detailsThe 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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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
278 - 285 km
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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co2
0 - 168 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
8
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
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Payload
459 - 610 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Power HP
95 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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