Renault Kangoo 2008 vs Mercedes B class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.8 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: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.7 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 10 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.8 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 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: | 4.21 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 | 2`025 | |
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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 | 6200 | |
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