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Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Mercedes C-Class EQ comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 489 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 58,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo Compact Van or Mercedes C-Class EQ?

Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Mercedes C-Class EQ: Key differences

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes C-Class EQ

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class EQ costs 58,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,865 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes C-Class EQ is substantially more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 20.5 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 6.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes C-Class EQ offers clearly more range – reaching up to 753 km, about 469 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

C-Class EQ

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 C-Class EQ offers clearly more power – delivering 489 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class EQ is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class EQ delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

Kangoo Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 2,460 kg. The difference is around 821 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries significantly more – 901 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 396 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class EQ stands well ahead of its rival 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 £58,000
C-Class EQ

Mercedes C-Class EQ

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 489 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.3 - 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 706 - 753 km
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Mercedes C-Class EQ

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Price
58,000 - 67,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Electric Range
706 - 753 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
2,460 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,892 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
670 - 901 kg
Payload
505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Power HP
489 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Renault Kangoo Compact Van have?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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