Renault Kangoo 2013 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 64 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 43 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.21 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.56 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 21 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | 1530 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Kangoo has 215 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The Mercedes B class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 1070 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`954 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 9400 | 13 400 | |
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