Compare performance (237 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 22400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?
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.
Renault Kangoo Compact Van has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22400 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13890 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Kangoo Compact Van manages with 5.10 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Kangoo Compact Van: with 18.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 26.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 8 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs noticeable better – achieving up to 370 km, about 80 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.
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 has a convincingly edge – offering 237 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van performs noticeable better – reaching 176 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls clearly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.
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 distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is evident lighter – 1493 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs slight better – up to 4990 L, which is about 90 L more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes Vito Bus to a small extent takes the win – 1077 kg compared to 901 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 kg.
Overall, the Mercedes Vito Bus shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36300 - 55900 £
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Price
22400 - 37000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
261 - 290 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 - 151 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
8
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
4
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
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Curb weight
1493 - 1910 kg
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4895 - 5370 mm
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Length
4486 - 4910 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Height
1854 - 1864 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
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Max trunk capacity
3000 - 4900 L
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Payload
726 - 1077 kg
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Payload
498 - 901 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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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
75 - 122 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 18.9 s
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
132 - 176 km/h
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
230 - 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
55 - 90 kW
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Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2022 - 2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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The Mercedes Vito Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.