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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Renault Kangoo?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range

Renault Kangoo

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  • moderately cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter

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

Vito Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Kangoo is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Transporter costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,068 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo is very slightly more efficient: consuming 20.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 189 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

Kangoo

Engine and Performance:

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 Transporter 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 Transporter is marginally 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 Transporter delivers clearly 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: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is visibly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 427 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 3,550 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries clearly more – 884 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 304 - 474 km
Mercedes Vito Transporter
Renault Kangoo

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Mercedes Vito Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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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 Vito Transporter
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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