Renault Kangoo 2013 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
| Renault Kangoo engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes B class. Despite less power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 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 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 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 Mercedes B klase 2014 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 Mercedes B klase 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.56 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Kangoo has 172 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 1053 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`954 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 10 800 | |
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