Mercedes B class 2008 vs Renault Kangoo 2008
| 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: | 109 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 4 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kangoo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | 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 2008 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 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.80 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 6 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 1977 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 106 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 268 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Renault Kangoo, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`982 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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