Renault Kangoo 2008 vs Mercedes B class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 3.8 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kangoo consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
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 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 Mercedes B klase 2013 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 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.56 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1977 litres | 1547 litres | |
| Renault Kangoo has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`982 | 1`900 | |
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| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 295 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 6800 | |
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