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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly lighter

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

Vito Bus

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.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,890 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is significantly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 80 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

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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 Vito Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is noticeably faster – 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: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

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 Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,493 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers barely more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 90 L more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries a bit more – 1,077 kg compared to 901 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £36,300
Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
22,400 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
270 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,493 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,910 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,854 - 1,864 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,900 L
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
498 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
75 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 18.9 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 176 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
55 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Vito Bus have?

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

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