Mercedes B class 2018 vs Renault Kangoo 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 95 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 7.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 54 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes B class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Kangoo 2021 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Kangoo 2021 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.84 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 7 cm shorter than the Renault Kangoo, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1530 litres | 3500 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 330 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 1970 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`080 kg | 2`132 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`502 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 630 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Renault Kangoo. Therefore, Renault Kangoo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 17 200 | |
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