Mercedes B class 2018 vs Renault Kangoo 2013
| 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 | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 104 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Kangoo 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.80 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 21 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 2600 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class has 215 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. This could mean that the Mercedes B class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 1070 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`954 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 1065 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 8400 | |
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